Environmental Scientist, Transmission Line Routing & Siting

Halff Associates, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist to lead transmission line routing and siting projects. The role emphasizes client interaction, QA/QC, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver compliant environmental assessments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in routing/siting, strong communication skills, and proficiency with ArcGIS and MS Office. Travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in transmission line routing or siting.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; able to work with clients and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on environmental projects and teams.
• Interact with clients and regulatory staff to gather requirements.
• Conduct QA/QC to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Lead and mentor production staff across projects.
• Coordinate multi-discipline teams for routing studies and environmental documents.
• Develop alternative routes and document analyses for compliance.
• Provide expert testimony for hearings when required.
• Collaborate on regulatory compliance and pursuit development.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

ArcGIS

Job description

Environmental Scientist, Transmission Line Routing & Siting

Halff has an opening for an Environmental professional, specializing in Transmission Line Routing & Siting, to join our growing Environmental team as an Environmental Scientist. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in transmission line routing & siting. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Provide technical leadership on a variety of environmental projects.


• Will be involved in client interaction.


• Conduct quality assurance and quality control


• Lead and mentor production staff.


• Ensure teamwork and project collaboration occur for successful completion of electric transmission line routing studies and associated environmental assessment documents.


• Manage the development of alternative routes for proposed electric transmission lines, impacts analyses, and documentation for project compliance with applicable federal and/or state regulations.


• Provide expert testimony for contested case hearings.


• Work with multi-discipline teams to deliver solutions to clients.


• Work with federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements, guidelines and procedures.


• Assist with identifying pursuits and developing proposals.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field, from an accredited university; Master's Degree is a plus.


• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Transmission Line Routing or Siting.


• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ArcGIS.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with clients, regulatory agency staff, and the public.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-discipline teams and to manage projects independently.


• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

The Halff Environmental Advantage

• Halff's environmental scientists, planners, geologists and cultural resources specialists have a shared tenure - 25 years in some cases - that enables us to provide an unmatched level of continuity in our approach from shared project experience.


• The average tenure of Halff's Environmental team leaders is 10 years.


• Halff's environmental expertise allows for a categorically broad and diverse range of services.

Learn more about Halff's Environmental services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff's Environmental Services:

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation Services


• Wetland Delineation and Section 404/10 Permitting and Mitigation


• Cultural Resources Management


• Wildlife Habitat Assessments and Threatened/Endangered Species Surveys and Relocation


• GIS Geodatabase Development and Environmental Constraints Mapping/Analysis


• Oil and Gas Pipeline Permitting


• Electric Transmission Line Routing Studies and Expert Testimony


• Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation and Regulatory Closures


• Comprehensive Asbestos Consulting Services


• Storm Water Compliance


• Public Involvement

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance


• Long-term and short-term disability insurance


• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)


• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• 529 College Savings Plan


• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)


• Employee Assistance Plan


• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications

Education

• Masters of Environmental Engineering (preferred)


• Bachelors of Environmental Engineering (required)

Experience

• 5 years: Experience in Electric Transmission Line Routing & Siting (required)