Sr. Environmental Scientist

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Environmental Scientist to join our team in the New York area. You will collaborate with experienced environmental professionals, licensed engineers, architects, surveyors, and GIS/CAD technicians on project delivery, client engagement, and staff development.

The role emphasizes leadership in environmental compliance for energy and utilities projects, including field investigations, permitting reviews, and proposal development. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance efforts on energy, telecom, renewable, and oil & gas projects.
• Manage projects, tasks, and staff to support client needs.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and delegate responsibilities.

Skills

GPS data collection

ArcGIS Pro

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Strong communication

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

BS degree in Environmental Science or related (MS preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Environmental Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with other experienced environmental professionals, licensed engineers, architects, surveyors and GIS/CAD technicians. Qualified candidates will be engaged in project management, employee development, and client engagement through project delivery.

The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities. Occasionally, there will be the need to lead site reviews with regulatory agencies and clients in relation to project planning and permitting reviews, with associated periodic travel.

What You’ll Do:

• Providing leadership to support environmental compliance services on various energy and utilities projects including telecom, renewable, and oil & gas projects.
• Managing projects, tasks, and staff to support environmental compliance needs of our clients and engineering project managers.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring of less experienced team members
• Prioritizing and delegating project responsibilities while considering the development of less experienced team members
• Completing proposals, estimating project budgets
• Supporting field investigations to delineate and map wetlands, perform environmental compliance inspections, describe habitat, and report environmental conditions to design engineers
• Researching and completing environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels
• Composition, reviewing, and submitting a variety of regulatory documents including Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Best Management Practice (BMP) Plans
• Cultivating strong client relationships
• Working 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, and the National Historic Preservation Act, etc.) Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities
• Computer proficiency with MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be willing to travel on short notice
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 600 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 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 Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.