Senior Natural Resources Scientist — Permitting & Ecology Lead

Geosyntec Consultants; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants seeks a Senior Natural Resources Scientist to support the Energy and Energy Transition practice across Florida, with opportunities in Boca Raton, Jacksonville, Pensacola, or Tampa. You will apply technical expertise to complex permitting and planning across energy, utility, transportation, and coastal resilience projects.

The successful candidate will lead wetlands delineations, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and contribute to NEPA compliance while managing projects,

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in environmental permitting and ecological consulting (or equivalent).
• Experience with Florida environmental permitting programs.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations and field investigations.
• Experience preparing permit applications and coordinating with agencies.
• Strong technical writing and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel across Florida and the southeastern U.S.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetlands and surface water delineations per USACE and Florida requirements.
• Lead environmental permitting efforts with agencies including USACE, FDEP, and others.
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for 404/401, ERP, and related approvals.
• Conduct ecological assessments, habitat evaluations, surveys, and inventories.
• Support NEPA compliance efforts (EA/EIS) and related reviews.
• Manage natural resource components of large multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client communications.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to business development.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Wetland delineation

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Field investigations

Technical writing

Client relations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Professional certifications (PWS, CEP, etc.)

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants seeks a Senior Natural Resources Scientist to support the Energy and Energy Transition practice across Florida, with opportunities in Boca Raton, Jacksonville, Pensacola, or Tampa. You will apply technical expertise to complex permitting and planning across energy, utility, transportation, and coastal resilience projects.

The successful candidate will lead wetlands delineations, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and contribute to NEPA compliance while managing projects,