Senior Environmental Scientist: Permitting & Leadership

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Mid-Atlantic team. Work across Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, or Owings Mills offices with the chance to mentor staff and manage complex permitting and NEPA projects.

You will coordinate with senior leaders, lead multi-project efforts, and guide regulatory submittals while building client relationships in transportation, land development, energy, resiliency, and utilities markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable experience, including project management experience.
• B.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or a related field.
• Environmental certifications including Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Virginia State Waters Delineator (VSWD), ISA Certified Arborist, or similar certification is preferred
• Design/Build experience is preferred
• Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD and MicroStation is preferred
• Knowledge of Virginia and Maryland environmental regulations and permitting, regulation submittals, wetland or environmental design, and a NEPA background is preferred
• Experience leading collaborations with scientists, engineers, and subconsultants for large and complex transportation and land development projects
• Experience coordinating project activities with clients and project teams, including regulatory agency coordination
• Knowledge and understanding of complex regulatory issues and recent regulatory changes
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Desire to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Execute, coordinate, and lead complex environmental permitting processes, NEPA assessments, and large-scale environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop project staffing plans and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and support of mid-level and junior staff, including reviewing work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance.
• Supervise staff as necessary to ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner by prioritizing tasks.
• Assist team members with fieldwork, technical reports, technical reports, agency coordination, and quality control.
• Prepare and/or oversee proposals/pursuits, provide technical input, contribute to proposal writing, and engage with pursuit teams.
• Lead proposal preparation, contract review and execution, and manage project activities with a focus on quality delivery and scope/budget/schedule adherence.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory permitting

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Environmental Science

Tools

ArcMap/GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Mid-Atlantic team. Work across Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, or Owings Mills offices with the chance to mentor staff and manage complex permitting and NEPA projects.

You will coordinate with senior leaders, lead multi-project efforts, and guide regulatory submittals while building client relationships in transportation, land development, energy, resiliency, and utilities markets.