Marine Infrastructure Environmental Scientist (Hybrid)

Environmental Science Associates, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

ESOP

401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Environmental Science Associates, Inc. (ESA) seeks an Environmental Scientist for Marine Infrastructure with 2+ years of experience to support environmental reviews, permitting, and reporting from our Seattle office.

This is a full-time, salaried role with overtime-exempt status and hybrid office expectations of 2+ days per week. Travel and fieldwork may be required for team collaborations and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in marine affairs, biology, environmental science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of current environmental regulations.
• A self-start with a positive attitude and ability to learn on the job.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent research skills to find needed information on issues such as species present in an area, their natural history, or county-specific tax parcel information.
• Strong organizational skills required to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• You possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road and the ability to trailer and operate boats under 25 ft.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects involving local, state, and federal regulatory permit applications.
• Conducting desktop analysis of biological resources and preparation of Biological Assessments for submittal to regulatory agencies.
• Supporting and/or managing the development of permit applications and NEPA documentation.
• Writing technical reports that meet client and regulatory agency standards.
• Coordinating and consulting with regulators and relevant stakeholders.
• Conducting fieldwork such as wetland delineations, site visits, or environmental monitoring.
• Fostering client relationships and promoting new business development efforts.
• Participating in compliance monitoring and reporting for construction projects near heavy equipment.

Skills

Strong writing

Excellent research

Self-start

Work independently

Team collaboration

Fieldwork readiness

Lift 40 pounds

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marine affairs, biology, environmental science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Environmental Science Associates, Inc. (ESA) seeks an Environmental Scientist for Marine Infrastructure with 2+ years of experience to support environmental reviews, permitting, and reporting from our Seattle office.

This is a full-time, salaried role with overtime-exempt status and hybrid office expectations of 2+ days per week. Travel and fieldwork may be required for team collaborations and site visits.