Environmental Planner/Scientist - Entry Level
About The Position
This role provides multifaceted subject matter support in regulatory compliance processes including NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The position involves assisting in the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents such as Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements for transportation or other infrastructure projects. Responsibilities also include performing environmental technical studies, assisting in public and agency outreach, and working with an interdisciplinary team. The role supports proposals and business development, stays updated on regulatory changes, and participates in client functions and conferences. Additionally, it involves conducting environmental site assessments and supporting water resources, wetland delineations, and biological habitat assessments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, geography, GIS or similar discipline/closely related field.
- Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
- Candidate must provide research and writing examples, as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years of related consulting or agency experience preferred.
- Competence with ArcGIS and Python programming language.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with the project team and clients.
- Valid driver's license is required.
Responsibilities
- Providing multifaceted subject matter support in regulatory compliance processes of NEPA, Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Assisting in the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements for transportation or other infrastructure (water, wastewater, etc.) projects in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation or other state/federal agency standards.
- Performing/supporting environmental technical studies and report preparation, as appropriate.
- Assisting in public and agency outreach.
- Working with an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists.
- Assisting with proposals and business development.
- Staying up to date on regulatory changes and establish working relationships with regulatory officials.
- Participating in client functions, trade shows and conferences.
- Conducting and supporting environmental site assessments (Phase I/II ESA studies, TxDOT ISAs, etc.).
- Supporting and assisting water resources and wetland delineations, biological habitat assessments and other support fieldwork activities.
Benefits
- Full-time employment
- Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonuses
- Professional license bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
