Senior Cultural Resource Scientist

Puget Sound Energy; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Senior Cultural Resource Scientist to direct the design, execution, analysis, and management of environmental, cultural, and hydrologic activities supporting energy facilities. You will lead programs, review activities, and coordinate with Operations to deliver projects safely and in compliance.

The role requires leading cross-disciplinary teams, managing consultants, and developing data warehousing strategies for operational forecasting, while upholding safety

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, Engineering, Anthropology, Mathematics, or similar with 7+ years of field experience.
• Experience with MS Office or equivalent software (Excel and Access).
• Senior-level cultural resources qualifications and governance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct agency coordination and consultation as a representative of PSE.
• Develop SOPs, document evaluations, obtain permits, and perform administrative duties.
• Lead diverse environmental analyses and field investigations across disciplines.
• Prepare and manage projects; supervise field investigations and program monitoring.
• Develop data management systems, reporting, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS or Master's Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree in Archaeology / Anthropology / History / Historic Preservation / Cultural Resources Management

Tools

MS Office: Excel & Access

Job description

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Environmental Services team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Cultural Resource Scientist position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

The Senior Cultural Resource Scientist will direct the design, implementation, analysis, and management of detailed environmental, cultural, and/or hydrologic activities that support company objectives and programs. This role will develop and oversee programs designed to conduct, review, and monitor activities within assigned disciplines that are associated with the construction and operation of company energy facilities. The Senior Cultural Resource Scientist will perform and oversee environmental, cultural, hydrologic, and operational analyses, modeling, and field investigations that support PSE's operational infrastructure.

This position may also conduct resource planning and perform complex statistical analyses and modeling to support technical evaluations and business needs. The Senior Cultural Resource Scientist will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve departmental and cross-functional objectives and will coordinate closely with Operations and other departments to support successful project and program delivery.

All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts agency coordination and consultation as a representative of PSE.
• Develops standard operating procedures, documents programmatic evaluations, secures appropriate permits and/or regulatory approvals, and conducts other administrative duties in support of company programs and operations.
• Performs and coordinates a wide variety of complex environmental analyses in cross discipline areas and design tasks in the plant and office settings.
• Prepares and manages projects.
• Serves as the task lead for field investigations and programmatic monitoring activities.
• Conducts environmental field work which may include biological monitoring, streamflow monitoring, physical data collection, and/or cultural management activities related to PSE's operation facilities.
• Develops compliance reports, standard operating procedures, and documentation of resource management activities and monitoring procedures.
• Establishes and maintains relational database of input variables and develop data warehousing strategies for operational forecasting.
• Supervises consultants in project support.
• Performs and coordinates a variety of complex analyses and design tasks in the plant and office settings.
• Develops and maintains tools for managing daily and annual operating records for operation facilities.
• Establishes and maintains relational databases of input variables and develop data warehousing strategies for operational purposes.
• Provides clear reporting and documentation of assigned activities.
• Supports budget development and tracking.
• Establishes and maintains data QC and post-processing procedures for all field activities.
• Provides support for other departmental administrative activities, initiatives, and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or Master's Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, Engineering, Anthropology, Mathematics, or similar with 7 or more years of experience in the field (four years of appropriate additional experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree).
• Experience and proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Access, or industry equivalent software applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or a closely related field required;
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology and be qualified to obtain or maintain archaeological permits and WISAARD access in Washington State.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in cultural resources management, archaeological compliance, historic preservation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading Section 106 consultation and development of Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs), Programmatic Agreements (PAs), or other cultural resource compliance documents.
• Experience supporting renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation, natural gas, or other utility infrastructure projects.
• Professional experience working with Tribes in the Pacific Northwest and coordinating government-to-government consultation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide sound technical and regulatory recommendations.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is$94,300.00-$156,900.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees.

• Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
• For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at [e-mail] or 425-462-3017.