Environmental Specialist

Metric Engineering; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

401(k) plan with company match

Basic life insurance

Optional life insurance

Professional development programs

Job summary

Metric Engineering is seeking a mid-level Environmental Specialist for a full-time role in Panama City Beach, FL. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience, a relevant B.S. or B.A. degree, and strong skills in technical writing and GIS analysis. Responsibilities include developing NEPA documentation and conducting environmental reviews.

This position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and benefits. Join Metric Engineering, a leader in transportation engineering and environmental planning.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in environmental planning.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Familiar with GIS and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team across multiple projects.
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct GIS analysis and data collection.
• Lead development of environmental documentation.
• Write and edit technical reports.
• Perform field surveys and site inspections.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

GIS proficiency

Education

B.S. or B.A. degree in natural or environmental sciences or planning

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Metric Engineering is a leader in transportation engineering and design because we hire people who dance to the beat of a slightly different drum. We value creativity as much as precision, aesthetics as much as practicality. We care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has on those in our community. We listen. If this sounds like you, check out our current openings. We’d love to hear from you.

• Medical, dental & vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents available
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Basic life insurance
• Optional life insurance

Professional development program based on company approval for:

• Formal education
• Obtaining professional registrations
• Participating in professional seminars and conferences
• Professional society memberships

Current Job Openings

Location: Panama City Beach, FL

Job Id:342

# of Openings:1

The Environmental Planning department of Metric Engineering, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Environmental Specialist with 3-7 years of professional experience for a full-time position. Desire for location in Northwest Florida but will consider candidates statewide who have demonstrated work experience.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S or similar degree in environmental science or related field. The position involves developing NEPA documentation to support Federally-funded transportation, disaster recovery, low-income housing, and community development programs. Works tasks include conducting environmental reviews that require GIS and technical reporting as well as communicating with clients and stakeholders. Salary and benefits are industry competitive and the position entitles a hybrid work environment (mix of office, remote, with some field).

Day-to-Day

• Coordinating with Metric Team across multiple projects and tasks
• Communicating with Clients and Regulatory Agencies
• GIS analysis and data collection
• Leading development of environmental documentation
• Technical report writing/editing
• Field surveys and site inspections
• Maintaining strict regulatory records
• Managing official correspondence and public notifications
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. or B.A. degree in natural or environmental sciences or planning (or similar field)
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite
• Proficient with map data/GIS

Preferred Capabilities

• Experience with NEPA and HUD Grant Programs (i.e. CDBG, CDBG-DR, HOME, ESG)

About Us

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 as a transportation engineering company on the principle of providing personalized consulting services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms in Florida specializing in civil, transportation, and disaster relief projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Metric’s Environmental Department was created in 2010 and now generates annual revenues exceeding two million dollars. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, and state agencies, as well as a wide array of private clients.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.