Project Scientist, Natural Resources

RK&K•Baltimore, MD

3d•$40 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a Project Scientist to join their Natural Resources Team in Baltimore. This role involves active participation in various projects including wetland and forest delineation, permitting, habitat improvement, ecological restoration, and protected species. The Project Scientist will lead projects through a challenging regulatory environment by managing current projects, leading project teams, and collaborating with regulatory agencies and clients. The role supports multidisciplinary RK&K teams on transportation infrastructure, water resources, utilities, and site development projects in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or Natural Resources
5 to 7 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations including Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, Endangered Species Act, Maryland Forest Conservation Act, Maryland Tidal and Nontidal Wetlands regulations, Maryland Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, and NEPA
GIS experience (ArcGIS preferred)
GPS field data collection
Team-oriented but also able to work independently
Adept at juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
Organized, detail oriented, thorough and responsive
Excellent at written and verbal communication
Motivated to find creative solutions to environmental challenges
Excited to work outdoors in all seasons
Applications must include a cover letter and resume

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources or equivalent
At least one relevant professional credential such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Arborist (CA), Licensed Tree Expert (LTE), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar
Restoration design experience – wetlands, living shorelines, streams, forests
CADD experience (Microstation or AutoCAD)
Experience conducting environmental fieldwork and permitting within Maryland, Delaware, DC, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
Develop proposals including scopes of work, fees, and preparation for client interviews

Responsibilities

Manage natural resources projects including all task deliverables, schedules, budgets, QA/QC reviews and internal and external coordination and communication to ensure successful project completion
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
Lead development of technical reports, Forest Stand Delineation and Forest Conservation Plans, wetland/stream documentation, and permit applications
Serve as field team lead for wetland delineations, forest assessments, tree inventories, mitigation site searches, protected species and other natural resource efforts
Mentor junior staff scientists and provide technical guidance to project teams
Facilitate meetings, develop presentation materials and present to project teams, clients, and agencies
Support business development and marketing
Participate in internal training and professional development, including safety, wetland and ecological training modules