Senior Environmental Scientist - Field Lead & Permitting

Barge Design Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Project Scientist IV to join our Environmental & Natural Resources team in Atlanta, with opportunities across Nashville, Memphis, or Knoxville. You will conduct ecological assessments, wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and permitting support for a variety of projects across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in biology or environmental science, hands-on field experience, and familiarity with federal, state, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from 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, threatened and endangered species surveys, use of the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT), along with report writing.
• TNQHP or QHP-IT, PWS or WPIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scientist on various conventional projects
• Mentors and may review work of entry level staff for quality purposes
• Provides direction to other scientists on challenging issues providing guidance for resolution
• Up to 80-percent of work is in the field and could involve local and overnight travel
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local agency jurisdictional determinations and experience in permit applications and the submittal process with 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
• Conducts on-site visits to monitor progress of projects as needed ensuring compliance and alignment of work to ensure projects progression as needed and defined. If issues arise, adjusts plans as appropriate and communicates changes with appropriate stakeholders

Skills

Fieldwork

Data collection

GIS

Environmental permitting

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge (SE US)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Environmental Science

Professional registration (if available)

Tools

SQT (Stream Quantification Tool)

TNQHP

QHP-IT

WPIT

Job description

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Project Scientist IV to join our Environmental & Natural Resources team in Atlanta, with opportunities across Nashville, Memphis, or Knoxville. You will conduct ecological assessments, wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and permitting support for a variety of projects across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in biology or environmental science, hands-on field experience, and familiarity with federal, state, and