Geosyntec Consultants
Senior Natural Resources Scientist - Permitting
Geosyntec Consultants, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Senior Natural Resources Scientist - Permitting
Primary Location:
US-IL-ChicagoID:
2024-2471Category:
Natural ResourcesPosition Type:
Regular Full-TimeRemote:
NoAdditional Locations:US-IL-Oak BrookUS-MO-ChesterfieldUS-KS-Overland ParkUS-WI-MilwaukeeUS-IN-IndianapolisUS-OH-WorthingtonUS-MI-DetroitUS-MI-Ann ArborUS-OH-CincinnatiOverview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a
Senior Natural Resource Scientist
to join our team in the Midwest to work from one of our Geosyntec offices in
Oak Brook, IL, Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO, Overland Park, KS, Cincinnati, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Indianapolis, IN, Columbus, OH, Detroit, MI or Ann Arbor, MI.
The position will interact with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout the U.S. and will provide the opportunity to apply academic and practical knowledge to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction of client projects, while also using the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional, and governmental entities.Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer
competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs
to support you and your family.To Learn More Visit:
http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.Some of the key responsibilities may include:Identification of jurisdictional wetlands, classification and delineation of wetlands and streams, and determining mitigation requirements to support the environmental permitting of infrastructure projects.Preparation of Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 permit applications, as well as Section 408 from the US Army Corps of Engineers and Coastal Use Permits from state regulatory agencies.Conducting biological and ecological resource studies including wildlife habitat assessments, listed threatened and endangered species assessments, native and invasive plant vegetation surveys, and wetland mitigation monitoring.Preparation of environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).Task and project management, including conducting environmental inspections for compliance with permit conditions.Assist with developing work plans, evaluating data, and preparing a variety of technical documents and environmental permit applications.Management of subcontractors.Data analysis, including preparing maps and figures using GIS/Environmental Visualization Software (EVS) applications, and database management.Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.Education and Licensure
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, natural resources (e.g., forestry, fisheries, biology, ecology etc.), environmental engineering, or environmental management disciplines. (required)Advanced degree in the above. (preferred)College-level coursework covering vegetation, soils, and hydrology. (preferred)Professional registration (i.e., PWD, PWS, CWB, CPSS, Arborist). (preferred)Certifications or additional training or experience in wetland delineations. (preferred)Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 8 years (10 years preferred) of direct environmental permitting & planning experience. (required)Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments concurrently. (required)Technical experience in conducting stream and wetland delineations. (preferred)Strong knowledge of native flora and fauna of the eastern U.S. (preferred)Experience with federal permitting programs such as the Clean Water Act. (preferred)Experience performing site visits, collecting field data, and preparing technical reports. (preferred)Strong technical writing skills and the ability to prepare scientific reports and permit applications. (required)Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)Field work and overnight travel may be required.Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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Primary Location:
US-IL-ChicagoID:
2024-2471Category:
Natural ResourcesPosition Type:
Regular Full-TimeRemote:
NoAdditional Locations:US-IL-Oak BrookUS-MO-ChesterfieldUS-KS-Overland ParkUS-WI-MilwaukeeUS-IN-IndianapolisUS-OH-WorthingtonUS-MI-DetroitUS-MI-Ann ArborUS-OH-CincinnatiOverview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a
Senior Natural Resource Scientist
to join our team in the Midwest to work from one of our Geosyntec offices in
Oak Brook, IL, Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO, Overland Park, KS, Cincinnati, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Indianapolis, IN, Columbus, OH, Detroit, MI or Ann Arbor, MI.
The position will interact with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout the U.S. and will provide the opportunity to apply academic and practical knowledge to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction of client projects, while also using the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional, and governmental entities.Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer
competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs
to support you and your family.To Learn More Visit:
http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.Some of the key responsibilities may include:Identification of jurisdictional wetlands, classification and delineation of wetlands and streams, and determining mitigation requirements to support the environmental permitting of infrastructure projects.Preparation of Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 permit applications, as well as Section 408 from the US Army Corps of Engineers and Coastal Use Permits from state regulatory agencies.Conducting biological and ecological resource studies including wildlife habitat assessments, listed threatened and endangered species assessments, native and invasive plant vegetation surveys, and wetland mitigation monitoring.Preparation of environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).Task and project management, including conducting environmental inspections for compliance with permit conditions.Assist with developing work plans, evaluating data, and preparing a variety of technical documents and environmental permit applications.Management of subcontractors.Data analysis, including preparing maps and figures using GIS/Environmental Visualization Software (EVS) applications, and database management.Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.Education and Licensure
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, natural resources (e.g., forestry, fisheries, biology, ecology etc.), environmental engineering, or environmental management disciplines. (required)Advanced degree in the above. (preferred)College-level coursework covering vegetation, soils, and hydrology. (preferred)Professional registration (i.e., PWD, PWS, CWB, CPSS, Arborist). (preferred)Certifications or additional training or experience in wetland delineations. (preferred)Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 8 years (10 years preferred) of direct environmental permitting & planning experience. (required)Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments concurrently. (required)Technical experience in conducting stream and wetland delineations. (preferred)Strong knowledge of native flora and fauna of the eastern U.S. (preferred)Experience with federal permitting programs such as the Clean Water Act. (preferred)Experience performing site visits, collecting field data, and preparing technical reports. (preferred)Strong technical writing skills and the ability to prepare scientific reports and permit applications. (required)Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)Field work and overnight travel may be required.Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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