Field-Driven Environmental Scientist & Ecologist (Entry-Level)

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Thunderbolt (GA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Terracon Consultants, Inc. Savannah Environmental Planning team is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to support a variety of natural resource, environmental permitting, and ecological consulting projects throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States.

This role provides hands-on experience conducting wetland delineations, protected species assessments, and ecological field investigations while collaborating with experienced professionals.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Natural Resources, Botany, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Soils Science, or other relevant field of study.
• Ability to work outdoors on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions on field assignments ranging from one day to several days or weeks at a time.
• Occasional overnight travel throughout the southeastern United States may be required.
• Willingness to learn, Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, local & state requirements).
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently and with a team, and strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Experience in use of GIS and Microsoft Office software, including electronic document preparation is desirable.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Aufgaben

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Participates with senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Performs fieldwork including wetland/stream delineation, listed species surveys, wetland/stream mitigation assessment, vegetative sampling, hydrologic monitoring, water quality testing, and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling
• Assists with state and federal environmental permitting applications.
• Assists with periodic stream and/or wetland mitigation monitoring activities.
• Conducts data entry and helps to assemble in written reports.
• Assists with drafting written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Kenntnisse

Field work

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Botany, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Soils Science, or related field

Tools

GIS

GPS data collection

ArcGIS

Drone data collection

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Terracon Consultants, Inc. Savannah Environmental Planning team is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to support a variety of natural resource, environmental permitting, and ecological consulting projects throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States.

This role provides hands-on experience conducting wetland delineations, protected species assessments, and ecological field investigations while collaborating with experienced professionals.