Environmental Scientist IV

Barge Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑owned

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist IV to join our Environmental & Natural Resources team in multiple offices, including Atlanta.

The role focuses on ecological assessments, wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and permitting for diverse projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in biology or environmental science, hands-on field experience, and familiarity with regulatory requirements in the southeastern U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in biology or environmental science.
• Minimum of 6 years leading field surveys and assessments for natural resources identification, including wetlands delineation and hydrologic determinations.
• Experience with SQT and report writing.
• TNQHP or QHP-IT, PWS or WPIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scientist on various conventional projects.
• Mentors and may review work of entry level staff for quality purposes.
• Provides direction to other scientists on challenging issues and guides resolutions.
• Up to 80 percent of work is in the field with local and overnight travel.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local agency jurisdictional determinations and permitting processes.
• Strong working knowledge of GIS and field/office equipment.
• Assist Project Managers in acquisition of new and existing clients.
• Conduct on-site visits to monitor progress and ensure project alignment and compliance.

Skills

Field data collection

Ecological assessments

Wetland delineation

GIS

Environmental permitting

Team leadership

Mentoring staff

Client acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/environmental science

Professional registration (if available)

Tools

ArcGIS

Stream Quantification Tool (SQT)

Job description

What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Project Scientist IV to join our Environmental & Natural Resources team in either the Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville or offices. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting ecological assessments, wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and permitting in support of a variety of projects across multiple industries. You will work closely with project teams to ensure environmental compliance and contribute to sustainable design solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in biology or environmental science, with hands‑on experience in fieldwork, data collection, and environmental permitting. Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, particularly in the southeastern U.S., is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Scientist on various conventional projects
• Mentors and may review work of entry level staff for quality purposes
• Provides direction to other scientists on challenging issues providing guidance for resolution
• Up to 80-percent of work is in the field and could involve local and overnight travel
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local agency jurisdictional determinations and experience in permit applications and the submittal process with state and federal agencies
• Strong working knowledge of GIS and other essential equipment needed for field and office work
• Assist Project Managers in acquisition of new and existing clients
• Conducts on‑site visits to monitor progress of projects as needed ensuring compliance and alignment of work to ensure projects progression as needed and defined. If issues arise, adjusts plans as appropriate and communicates changes with appropriate stakeholders

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited program and professional registration (if available).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in leading field surveys and assessments for natural resources identification, including wetland delineation, hydrologic determinations, rare, threatened and endangered species surveys, use of the Stream
• Quantification Tool (SQT), along with report writing.
• TNQHP or QHP-IT, PWS or WPIT preferred.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in‑house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee‑owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company's core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled