Environmental Scientist/Ecologist (Mid-Level)

AtkinsRéalis•Atlanta, GA

1d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Mid-Level Scientist/Ecology to join our team in Atlanta, GA. Your role Provide project task schedules for assigned projects which includes a list of all required ecology documentation and permits, prioritized by project baseline schedules. Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database. Evaluation of impacts from transportation projects on the natural environment. Coordinate with design professionals and overall project team for accurate depiction of natural resources on construction plans and to identify opportunities for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts. Perform and potentially lead field investigations of projects sites including wetland and stream delineations with functional assessments according to applicable methodologies. Perform GPS field mapping, post processing, and distribution of GPS-mapped resources in multiple formats. Document, examine, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data on projects of varying complexity and size within Georgia and the southeast. Evaluate, map, and describe on-site habitats while identifying those potentially suitable to support protected species. Prepare documentation and technical reports detailing the findings of ecological surveys and coordinate with state and federal agencies.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. or M.S. in a field of Science to commensurate with hiring discipline.
Minimum three years’ experience since Bachelor's degree or two years’ experience with Master's degree; typical incumbent has five years' experience.
Experience with review and interpretation of construction plans.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software, ArcGIS or ArcPro, and GPS.
Strong botanical identification skills within the southeast, specifically within the ecoregions comprising Georgia.
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
Strong organizational, task and time management, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills.
Aptitude for maintaining a professional attitude and attention to detail while working alone and within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with National Environmental Policy Act documentation and/or Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments is preferred, but not required.
Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working with GDOT.
Similar environmental consultation experience related to GDOT and/or other linear projects (including projects with federal funding) and regulatory consultation experience with USACE and/or Georgia EPD.
Completion of training courses required for GDOT pre-qualification in the area of Ecology.

Responsibilities

Provide project task schedules for assigned projects which includes a list of all required ecology documentation and permits, prioritized by project baseline schedules.
Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database.
Evaluation of impacts from transportation projects on the natural environment.
Coordinate with design professionals and overall project team for accurate depiction of natural resources on construction plans and to identify opportunities for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts.
Perform and potentially lead field investigations of projects sites including wetland and stream delineations with functional assessments according to applicable methodologies.
Perform GPS field mapping, post processing, and distribution of GPS-mapped resources in multiple formats.
Document, examine, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data on projects of varying complexity and size within Georgia and the southeast.
Evaluate, map, and describe on-site habitats while identifying those potentially suitable to support protected species.
Prepare documentation and technical reports detailing the findings of ecological surveys and coordinate with state and federal agencies.