Senior Environmental Project Scientist – Permitting Lead

RK&K; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and employee groups

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Scientist to support our Florida team across transportation, water resources, utilities, and site development projects. You will guide projects through Florida's regulatory environment, manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and engage clients.

The role requires leading NEPA efforts, preparing technical writes, and coordinating with USACE, FDEP, and other agencies to secure authorizations. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Policy, Forestry, or related discipline.
• 8 years of technical and management experience in natural resources and environmental permitting.
• Strong knowledge of local, state and federal laws/regulations with demonstrated delivery experience.
• Experience in business development or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams with regulatory guidance, permitting strategies, technical writing, proposal development, construction environmental compliance, and oversight/management of environmental tasks for a variety of projects.
• Coordinate with Water Management Districts, FDEP, USACE and other agencies to secure 401/404 permits.
• Assist staff with technical study documentation and agency coordination.
• Support NEPA compliance efforts, including natural resources evaluations and species habitat assessments.
• Coordinate multi-discipline tasks related to wetlands, species, mitigation, stormwater, and cultural resources.
• Manage task deliverables and perform QA/QC reviews.
• Present to clients and lead progress meetings with clients.

Skills

Regulatory guidance

Client coordination

Technical writing

Project leadership

ArcGIS

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Scientist to support our Florida team across transportation, water resources, utilities, and site development projects. You will guide projects through Florida's regulatory environment, manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and engage clients.

The role requires leading NEPA efforts, preparing technical writes, and coordinating with USACE, FDEP, and other agencies to secure authorizations. Hybrid work arrangements are available.