Senior Environmental Scientist: Field Lead & Permitting

Barge Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑owned

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist IV to join our Environmental & Natural Resources team in multiple offices, including Atlanta.

The role focuses on ecological assessments, wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and permitting for diverse projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in biology or environmental science, hands-on field experience, and familiarity with regulatory requirements in the southeastern U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in biology or environmental science.
• Minimum of 6 years leading field surveys and assessments for natural resources identification, including wetlands delineation and hydrologic determinations.
• Experience with SQT and 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 and guides resolutions.
• Up to 80 percent of work is in the field with local and overnight travel.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local agency jurisdictional determinations and permitting processes.
• Strong working knowledge of GIS and field/office equipment.
• Assist Project Managers in acquisition of new and existing clients.
• Conduct on-site visits to monitor progress and ensure project alignment and compliance.

Skills

Field data collection

Ecological assessments

Wetland delineation

GIS

Environmental permitting

Team leadership

Mentoring staff

Client acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/environmental science

Professional registration (if available)

Tools

ArcGIS

Stream Quantification Tool (SQT)

Job description

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist IV to join our Environmental & Natural Resources team in multiple offices, including Atlanta.

The role focuses on ecological assessments, wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and permitting for diverse projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in biology or environmental science, hands-on field experience, and familiarity with regulatory requirements in the southeastern U.S.