Senior Environmental Scientist & Project Manager — Hybrid

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Total Rewards Program

Benefits package

Job summary

VHB seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our Orlando, FL practice, bringing 11+ years in environmental science and 5+ years in project management. You will handle NEPA/permits, manage teams, mentor staff, and contribute to business development on high-profile environmental projects.

The role offers a base salary in a competitive Total Rewards package with a flexible hybrid work environment, benefiting from VHB's growth in the Southeast and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in environmental science and natural resources.
• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience.
• Renewable Energy experience and/or Transportation support experience (FDOT/Airports) a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Biology, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, or Natural Resources (Masters preferred).
• Coursework in plant identification, plant ecology, wildlife species, wetland identification, hydric soils, and/or aquatic habitats.
• Extensive fieldwork experience in Florida/Southeastern natural habitats, whether through coursework or professional experience.
• Extensive Permitting Experience (Federal/State).
• Experience with NEPA and agencies processes.

Responsibilities

• NEPA documentation preparation and review (including EIS, EA, and CATEX)
• PD&E documentation preparation and review
• Federal Section 404/401, state Environmental Resource Permitting, and local environmental permitting
• Oversee rare, threatened and endangered species surveys
• Conduct ESA Section 7 and 10 consultation and permitting
• State protected species permitting
• Experienced in wetland delineation Functional Assessment
• Identification of plants and vegetation inventories
• Facilitation of GPS, mobile technology, and data management
• Utilization of GIS, geodatabases, and general mapmaking, experience with ArcPro a plus
• Perform Research and Analysis and prepare written technical reports
• Assist with public involvement activities as necessary
• Oversight of water quality monitoring projects and reporting
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients and regulators
• Participate in new business development efforts and prepare proposals, as needed
• Act as a mentor and trains environmental staff

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Environmental surveying

Wetland delineation

Florida flora identification

GIS mapping

Team mentoring

Fieldwork in Florida

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

VHB seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our Orlando, FL practice, bringing 11+ years in environmental science and 5+ years in project management. You will handle NEPA/permits, manage teams, mentor staff, and contribute to business development on high-profile environmental projects.

The role offers a base salary in a competitive Total Rewards package with a flexible hybrid work environment, benefiting from VHB's growth in the Southeast and opportunities for professional