Environmental Scientist I

McCormick Taylor • Philadelphia, MD

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance. McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for an Environmental Scientist to join our growing Energy/Utilities group. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment. We are seeking an individual who can handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and work well in a hybrid remote office environment. Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required. This position will include both field and office assignments.

Requirements

• No prior experience required; however, candidates with 3 years of experience are preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources or a related field
• Technical and field experience preferred in wetland delineation and other natural resource surveys, environmental data collection, compliance monitoring and environmental permitting
• Knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance and documentation, and experience with field work (natural resource assessments) preferred
• Detailed knowledge of Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences.
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn about their respective discipline.
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Must have the ability to work in the field in different weather conditions
• Must be able to physically navigate in the field
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours in the field, in all seasons, with occasional weekend or holiday work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental regulatory and permitting processes and local, state and Federal agency permit applications
• Assist with environmental assessment studies for permitting, wetland/stream delineations, watershed assessments, water quality permitting, compliance monitoring, and preparation of environmental documentation
• Assist with delineations of Waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) in accordance with current regulatory requirements and guidelines, prepare supporting documentation, and conduct Jurisdictional Determinations (JD)
• Assist with stream, wetland, and wildlife habitat assessments
• Assist with compilation of various environmental documentation for multi-disciplinary projects
• Utilize GPS, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office for project data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Strict adherence to personal protective equipment and safety protocol requirements

Benefits

• We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level