Senior Scientist/Project Manager – Natural Resource Focus

Braun Intertec; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Scientist/Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Dallas. This role involves leading environmental compliance projects, mentoring junior staff, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in natural resource studies and regulatory compliance, as well as a passion for delivering creative solutions to environmental challenges. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers a supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on both clients and the community. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Semi-annual bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental review and permitting.
• Strong knowledge of water resources and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with environmental compliance and permitting needs.
• Lead projects and mentor junior staff in natural resources services.

Skills

Natural resource studies

Regulatory interpretation

Client communication

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Education

BS degree in Biology

BS degree in Ecology

BS degree in Environmental Science

BS degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in seven states. As we continue to build relationships in emerging markets and recruit new talent, we never lose sight of our humble beginnings and the many strong, supportive relationships we have formed along our journey. Our dedication to being the Employer of Choice is instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming the Consultant of Choice. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.

Summary:

We are hiring a Senior Scientist/Project Manager in one of our Minnesota offices, La Crosse (WI), Chicago (IL), Lenexa (KS), Dallas/Fort Worth (TX), or Houston (TX) locations. Other locations and/or remote work from home may be considered. As a Senior Scientist/Project Manager, your responsibility and roles will include:

Responsibilities:

• Support a variety of clients and project teams with their environmental compliance and permitting needs
• Lead Natural Resources services within a multidisciplinary team and on individual projects
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and other offices within Braun Intertec
• Build and maintain positive relationships with existing and new clients
• Mentor and train junior staff and provide technical training
• Manage and deliver projects on time and within budget, while balancing project team tasks
• Develop and review project proposals and ensure that scope, schedule and cost expectations are met
• Strong desire to build and grow a client base through diverse business development initiatives
• Collaborate with Senior Managers and Directors to execute business development activities for natural resources services
• Flexibility and willingness to conduct occasional field work
• Availability to travel regionally and nationally up to 10% of the time

Skills:

• Working knowledge and experience with natural resource related studies, assessments, and permitting with focus areas in water resources, protected species, and/or environmental review programs
• Ability to read and interpret regulations and perform applicability determinations
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external clients in several market sectors
• Ability to develop creative solutions for environmental problems
• Excellent communication, team collaboration, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills with a primary focus on customer service and clients
• Soft management skills to mentor junior staff

Experience:

• BS degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years of direct environmental review, permitting, and regulatory compliance experience in surface water resources (including wetlands), State and Federally listed species surveys related services, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and/or State environmental review programs.
• Successful completion of environmental services and permitting for various project types, markets, and different geographies
• Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Soil Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, or other natural resources certifications relevant to environmental consulting preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of other related environmental regulations including, but not limited to; Storm water pollution prevention plans, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment, etc.) is desired but not required

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: semi-annual bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, ESOP, PTO, and paid holidays.

Compensation Range: $85,100.00 - $127,700.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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