Environmental Scientist, Transmission Line Routing & Siting

Halff Associates, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist specializing in Transmission Line Routing & Siting to join their environmental team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and will provide technical leadership on various environmental projects.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth, with responsibilities including managing project compliance and client interactions. The company provides a range of benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Transmission Line Routing or Siting.
• Experience with client interactions and regulatory agencies.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on environmental projects.
• Conduct quality assurance and control.
• Manage the development of alternative routes for transmission lines.
• Work with multi-discipline teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Proficiency with ArcGIS

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's Degree (a plus)

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.