Project Scientist III, Natural Resources

RK&K • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

RK&K is currently seeking a Project Scientist III in our Raleigh, NC office. This position will work with a variety of projects including transportation infrastructure, water resources, utilities, and site development. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to guide projects through North Carolina’s regulatory environment by managing current projects, leading project teams, and collaborating with regulatory agencies and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Policy, Forestry, or related discipline
• At least 10 years of technical and management experience in natural resources and other environmental permitting
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations with demonstrated experience in environmental project delivery
• Infrastructure engineering/design and construction concepts
• Experience with NCDOT’s environmental programs and policy
• Excellent verbal, technical writing, and computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Adept at research and problem-solving
• Detail oriented, energetic, and highly reliable with a strong work ethic
• Outstanding responsiveness to client and project needs
• Experience managing project tasks and teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop project approaches and lead successful projects
• Skilled in verbal and written communications

Nice To Haves

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar credentials
• Graduate degree in related field a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams with regulatory guidance, permitting strategies, technical writing, proposal development, construction environmental compliance, and oversight/management of environmental tasks for a variety of projects including Design-Build and alternative delivery
• Coordination with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) on 401/404 permit applications, United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other regulatory agencies to receive successful authorizations
• Assist staff with technical study documentation and associated agency coordination
• Assisting our National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) staff with NEPA compliance efforts. Technical writing assignments would include: wetland/stream delineation reports, protected species habitat assessment and survey reports, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) environmental forms and documentation, USFWS and DHEC reporting
• Coordinate multi-discipline tasks related to wetland delineations, state water determinations, resource protection areas, threatened and endangered species, Natural Heritage, wetland and stream mitigation, stormwater management, hazardous materials, and Section 106 Cultural Resources
• Manage task deliverables and complete QA/QC reviews and procedures

Benefits

• Paid Time Off,
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• 401K plan with company matching
• We also offer flexibility and growth within a diverse and equitable, non-bureaucratic environment

What This Job Offers

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