Project Environmental Specialist 1

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Munhall, PA

About The Position

GAI Consultants is seeking an individual with 10+ years of experience to provide advanced experience and team leadership in environmental studies and permitting and/or siting studies. The Senior Project Environmental Specialist's primary work responsibility will be to provide task leadership for siting, permitting, and documentation efforts relating to environmental resources for electric transmission projects. This position will work under the direction of a Project Manager. The Project Environmental Specialist 1 will also be responsible for coordination with clients and regulatory agencies, proposal preparation and cost estimating, and quality control reviews.

Requirements

Experience in siting and/or environmental studies and permitting.
Experience in preparing siting documentation for state or federal regulatory agencies preferred.
Experience in preparing Section 404/401 and Section 10 permit applications. Experience with state permitting requirements (including waterbody, floodplain, and SWPPP permits) in OH, WV, VA, KY, TN, MD, NJ, or PA.
Technical expertise and experience in an environmental or socioeconomic field.
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar field of study
Driver’s License required
10+ Years of Experience
Possess effective oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff; interacts with Project and Task Managers and various Department Managerial Staff, interacts with clients on technical issues at regular project meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wetland delineation, function and value assessment, mitigation design, endangered species surveys, and/or GIS applications is a plus.
Experience conducting ORAM, HHEI/QHEI and/or Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professional evaluations a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead transmission line siting investigation tasks and prepare siting documentation for regulatory review.
Lead environmental resource investigation tasks and prepare permit applications and associated environmental reports.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate environmental field surveys including but not limited to wetland and stream delineations, endangered species surveys, environmental inspections, and compliance monitoring.
Strong technical writing ability.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Must be able to travel, including overnight trips. Travel is estimated to occur monthly, but may vary. Travel to clients, projects, and meetings in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest (up to 20%).
Provide status and progress reports to customers, project teams, and management.
Coordinate implementation and compliance with safety protocols and procedures.