Senior Environmental Scientist

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A renowned environmental consulting firm in Albany, NY is looking for a qualified Environmental Scientist to lead environmental projects and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves managing civil development projects, preparing reports, and communicating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a BA or BS in relevant fields, with over eight years of consulting experience. This full-time position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and promotes a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Must have over eight years of experience in an environmental consulting firm or governmental agency.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations is essential.
• Familiarity with Northeastern US plant identification and biology is useful.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead guiding the Environmental group.
• Manage environmental components of civil highway and land development projects.
• Prepare and review permit applications to comply with regulations.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Experience with GIS and GPS

Familiarity with environmental regulations

Education

BA or BS in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

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GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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The GPI Albany, NY office is seeking a full-time, team‑oriented, self‑motivated Environmental Scientist with eight (8) plus years’ experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency.

The qualified Environmental Scientist will process a wide range of environmental aspects of a variety of projects, perform technical fieldwork, prepare reports, coordinate with stakeholders and resource agencies, and manage key tasks, while serving in a support role for multi‑disciplinary projects. The candidate must possess strong writing, verbal, and problem‑solving skills.

Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi‑discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward‑thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and that fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical lead, guiding the Environmental group on best practices, decisions, troubleshooting, and QA/QC.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, adequate staffing, and utilization to meet project deadlines.
• Manage environmental components of civil highway, structural, and land development projects, including: Evaluate applicable environmental regulations (NYSDEC Article 15 and 24, USACOE Section 10 and 404, NYSDOS Coastal Policies, NYSHPO Cultural Resource Section 106, ESA Section 7, etc.);
• Prepare permit applications to abide by such regulations; provide engineers and clients guidance and interpretation on interdisciplinary environmental protection laws, regulations and permit jurisdictions;
• Utilize computer programs and technologies such as GIS and GPS to review and process projects.
• Review engineered project plan sets and work with project managers and engineers to ensure projects are designed with appropriate environmental elements.
• Perform landscape‑level resource analysis and impact assessment at individual project sites that include stream or wetland crossings, conduct or assist with formal wetland and waterway delineations, be familiar with endangered or threatened species issues, and understand habitat and ecology principles and functions. Knowledge of Northeastern US plant identification and biology is useful, as well as possessing an understanding of stream and wetland dynamics, restoration, and mitigation.
• Undertake extensive interface with client representatives, government agency personnel, and the public on civil project development and environmental review and permitting procedures. This may include frequent field visits to project sites with various entities to complete an analysis of environmental and resource impacts and conformance to regulatory standards.
• Interpret and assist in the development of civil highway, bridge, and land development design plan sets, details, and specifications. Technical and persuasive writing of reports, letters, emails, and public presentations.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related natural resource field required.
• Over eight years of experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency preferred.

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more.

GPI is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity.

GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry‑level positions. GPI participates in E‑Verify. Know your Right to Work.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Project Management; Industries: Design Services, Environmental Services, and Civil Engineering

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