Environmental Scientist Job at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., Albany, NY

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  • Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

The GPI Albany, NY office is seeking a full-time, team-oriented, self-motivated Environmental Scientist with three (3) to six (6) years experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency. The qualified Environmental Scientist will process a wide range of environmental aspects of a variety of projects, perform technical fieldwork, prepare reports, coordinate with stakeholders and resource agencies, and manage key tasks, while serving in a support role for multi-disciplinary projects. The candidate must possess strong writing, verbal, and problem-solving skills. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you! GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: Responsibilities: Manage environmental components of civil highway, structural, and land development projects, including: Evaluate applicable environmental regulations (NYSDEC Article 15 and 24, USACOE Section 10 and 404, NYSDOS Coastal Policies, NYSHPO Cultural Resource Section 106, ESA Section 7, etc.); Prepare permit applications to abide by such regulations; provide engineers and clients guidance and interpretation on interdisciplinary environmental protection laws, regulations, and permit jurisdictions; Utilize computer programs and technologies such as GIS and GPS to review and process projects.Review engineered project plan sets and work with project managers and engineers to ensure projects are designed with appropriate environmental elements. Perform landscape-level resource analysis and impact assessment at individual project sites that include stream or wetland crossings, conduct or assist with formal wetland and waterway delineations, be familiar with endangered or threatened species issues, and understand habitat and ecology principles and functions. Knowledge of Northeastern US plant identification and biology is useful, as well as possessing an understanding of stream and wetland dynamics, restoration, and mitigation.Undertake extensive interface with client representatives, government agency personnel, and the public on civil project development and environmental review and permitting procedures. This may include frequent field visits to project sites with various entities to complete ananalysis of environmental and resource impacts and conformance to regulatory standards.Interpret and assist in the development of civil highway, bridge, and land development design plan sets, details, and specifications. Technical and persuasive writing of reports, letters, emails, and public presentations. Qualifications: BA or BS in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related natural resource field required. At least three to six years of progressively responsible experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency preferred.

Job Tags

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