Sr. Environmental Scientist

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% company match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Environmental Scientist in Charlotte, NC. This role involves leading environmental compliance services for energy and utilities projects, managing project tasks, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of related experience, a BS in Environmental Science or related fields, and proficiency in ArcGIS Pro. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) match, and a hybrid work program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of environmental project management experience.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations like Clean Water Act.
• Willingness to travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance services for energy and utilities projects.
• Manage projects while supporting field investigations.
• Prepare proposals and estimate budgets.

Skills

Project management

GPS data collection

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Environmental Science or related discipline

MS preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

MS Office

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Environmental Scientist in the following locations: Lisle, IL, Dallas, TX, Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced environmental professionals, licensed engineers, architects, surveyors, GIS/CAD technicians, and project managers to deliver environmental compliance services for energy and utilities projects. You will lead site reviews with regulatory agencies and clients, support field investigations, and research permitting requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership for environmental compliance services on energy, utilities, telecom, renewable, and oil & gas projects.
• Manage projects, tasks, and staff to meet client and engineering project manager needs.
• Supervise, train, and mentor less experienced team members.
• Prioritize and delegate project responsibilities while fostering team development.
• Prepare proposals and estimate project budgets.
• Support field investigations, delineate and map wetlands, perform compliance inspections, describe habitat, and report findings to design engineers.
• Research and complete environmental permitting at federal, state, and local levels.
• Compose, review, and submit regulatory documents such as SPCC Plans, SWPPP, and BMP Plans.
• Cultivate strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with project teams, technical staff, and subcontractors.

What You’ll Need

• BS (MS preferred) in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of related environmental project management experience.
• Experience collecting GPS data and creating maps in ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, etc.).
• Strong team player able to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel on short notice.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Short & long-term disability.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development and training.
• Mentoring program.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness/fitness reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Hybrid work program.

Salary Range: Salary to be determined by education, experience, KSA, and internal/external equity.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a diverse company that recruits, hires, develops, retains and promotes a diverse group of people. We are an equal opportunity employer. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.