Junior Scientist

About the position

AtkinsRéal is currently seeking a Junior Level Ecologist to join our rapidly expanding Environmental Sciences group, in one of our major hub offices. The ideal candidate for this position will apply their ecological and environmental knowledge toward the field assessment of project sites, along with preparation and review of environmental documents and regulatory applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide project task schedules for assigned projects which includes a list of all required environmental documentation and permits, prioritized by project baseline schedules.
• Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database.
• Evaluation of impacts from various types of 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 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, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data on projects of varying complexity and size.
• 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 local, state, and federal agencies.
• Prepare special provisions and permit applications for various regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Conduct site reviews with the USACE and/or other agencies and participate in project meetings.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. or M.S. in a field of Science to commensurate with hiring discipline.
• The preferred candidate would have 3 years' experience since Bachelor's degree.
• Aptitude for maintaining a professional attitude and attention to detail while working alone and within a team environment.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational, task and time management, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software, ArcGIS, Trimble GPS, and Pathfinder Office.
• Similar environmental consultation experience related to linear projects (including projects with federal funding) and regulatory consultation experience with USACE will be considered.
• Strong botanical identification skills.
• Experience with review and interpretation of construction plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college