Senior Project Environmental Scientist

Gannett Fleming; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Team across Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Ft. Lauderdale offices.

You will lead environmental projects involving NEPA, permitting, wetlands, and surveys, coordinating with engineers and regulators, and guiding a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of practical natural environment experience (NEPA/Section 404 permitting, wetlands surveys).
• Travel to Florida offices for field assignments with possible overnight stays.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to present and engage stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and GIS data handling.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and report data on habitats, wildlife, water quality, soils to support NEPA and permits.
• Delineate wetlands per federal/state criteria; conduct protected species surveys.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to align environmental workstreams with design.
• Manage project team including subconsultants; lead NEPA and permitting processes.
• Prepare environmental impact assessments and mitigation/monitoring plans.
• Monitor schedules, scope and budgets per project management plan.

Skills

Biological fieldwork

Public speaking

Time management

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science/Environmental Management/Planning

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Environmental Scientist to join our established and growing Environmental Team and based out of one of our offices in Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Ft. Lauderdale.

GFT's environmental professionals bring unparalleled expertise to tackle the most challenging environmental assignments. We deliver innovative solutions for foundations, earth structures, groundwater resources, dams, underground construction, and building sites. We excel in designing building and transportation infrastructure, addressing landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, slope stability, and seepage issues.

Our group offers a diverse base of technical expertise to offer professionals the ability to specialize and advance skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental team, apply your environmental skills, and contribute to high profile infrastructure projects. You will interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and colleagues while working on fast paced and challenging environmental projects. This position will offer the right person significant opportunities for professional growth, specialized training, and leadership.

What you'll be challenged to do

As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will integrate into a team of environmental scientists, planners, and project managers to deliver a range of environmental projects within various sectors, including transportation infrastructure (road/bridge), transit/rail, water/wastewater, power, etc. This role offers the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, giving access to a broad knowledge base with the support of experts across the business.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following

• Collect, analyze, and report data related to biological natural sciences such as habitats, wildlife, water quality, soils, etc.to support NEPA project documents and local, state and federal permit applications.
• Field delineate and characterize wetlands in accordance with federal and state criteria
• Conduct protected floral and faunal surveys
• Collect, analyze, and report data on potential contamination and hazardous materials
• Use ArcPro software (GIS) for data collection, analysis, and compilation of data and exhibits for reports
• Interpret relevant environmental legislation at the state and federal levels.
• Prepare permit applications (e.g. environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, local agency natural resource permits)
• Coordinate closely with the engineering design team to ensure technical and environmental workstreams are closely aligned.
• Direct and manage a project team of environmental and technical disciplines (including subconsultants) as part of NEPA and permitting processes.
• Carry out public involvement activities including public meetings, technical meetings, preparation of communication materials, stakeholder responses and comment tracking.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and assist in preparing consultation strategies and meeting materials accordingly.
• Prepare environmental impact assessments including undertaking assessment of potential effects, development of mitigation/monitoring strategies, net effects analysis, and best management practice approaches.
• Monitor project schedules, scopes and budgets in accordance with the project management plan.
• Coordinate environmental aspects of projects through planning, design, contract specifications, and/or construction.
• Support business development pursuits, including proposal preparation, development of technical workplans and preparation of project fee estimates.

Education | Experience

What you will bring to our firm

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, or a related discipline. A graduate degree in the above areas is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience working in the natural environmental field, such as environmental resource permitting and/or federal Section 404 permitting, wetland surveys and assessments, protected species surveys, preparing natural environmental documentation for NEPA compliance.
• Ability to travel/drive to company offices and complete field assignments within Florida with occasional overnight stays.Some days may require early start times.
• Public speaking capabilities to participate in professional presentations and Q&A.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat applications, and file sharing systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to transition between multiple work assignments on a regular basis, with a strong commitment to ensuring client satisfaction, achieving goals and objectives.
• Excellent self-management, time management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, team oriented and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in Florida's challenging outdoor environment.

What we prefer you bring

• Experience with both NEPA and environmental permitting.
• Knowledge of Florida's ecological communities and classifications, floral and faunal species.
• An understanding of transportation, transit and municipal infrastructure construction projects gained through practical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements related to noise, historical, archaeology, air quality, land use, listed species, etc.
• Experience mentoring junior environmental staff to nurture knowledge and growth.
• Flexibility in work environments and ability/openness to work as in-house consultant staff for state agencies, either in-person or virtually.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

California Applicants

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the State of California

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.