Environmental Scientist IV

Barge Design Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Project Scientist IV to join the Environmental & Natural Resources team in Tennessee with responsibilities in ecological assessments and compliance. The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor entry-level staff, and conduct fieldwork while applying their knowledge in wetland delineation and GIS.

The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Barge Design Solutions is a certified Great Place To Work and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in environmental field surveys and assessments.
• Experience in federal, state, and local agency jurisdictional determinations.
• Preferred credentials: TNQHP or QHP-IT, PWS or WPIT.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scientist on various projects and mentor entry-level staff.
• Conduct ecological assessments and permitting.
• Ensure environmental compliance and sustainable design solutions.

Skills

Field survey leadership

Wetland delineation

GIS proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program

Professional registration (if available)

Job description

What We're Looking For

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Project Scientist IV to join our Environmental & Natural Resources team in either the Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Tennessee, or Atlanta, Georgia offices. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting ecological assessments, wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and permitting in support of a variety of projects across multiple industries. You will work closely with project teams to ensure environmental compliance and contribute to sustainable design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scientist on various conventional projects.
• Mentor and may review work of entry level staff for quality.
• Provide direction to other scientists on challenging issues to guide resolution.
• Work 80% in the field, potentially involving local and overnight travel.
• Apply working knowledge of federal, state, and local agency jurisdictional determinations and submit permits to state and federal agencies.
• Strong working knowledge of GIS and other essential equipment needed for field and office work.
• Assist Project Managers in acquisition of new and existing clients.
• Conduct on-site visits to monitor progress, ensuring compliance and alignment, adjusting plans as needed and communicating changes with stakeholders.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and professional registration (if available).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in leading field surveys and assessments for natural resources identification, including wetland delineation, hydrologic determinations, rare and endangered species surveys, use of the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT), and report writing.
• Preferred credentials: TNQHP or QHP-IT, PWS or WPIT.

Why Join Us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650 people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work. Our primary purpose for being in business is to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. Our core values are

• Collaborate – Teamwork is essential.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust.
• Responsible – Accountability for work, attitude, and actions.
• Excellence – Expect more of ourselves.
• Service – Use our gifts in service of others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Agency Submissions

No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.