Senior Environmental Scientist
AtkinsRéalis•Tampa, FL
•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated, full-time Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Tampa, FL office. The Senior Environmental Scientist will be an integral part of our Ecosciences team, leading and delivering a variety of projects around the State and beyond. In this role, the Senior Environmental Scientist will play a key role in the planning, execution, and management of our projects. The position offers an exciting opportunity for hands-on experience in environmental services while contributing to impactful projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physical or natural sciences or a related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology).
- 10+ years of practical experience in the environmental industry (or 7+ years with a Master’s degree).
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team setting.
- Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Desire to conduct field work, including wetland delineations and wildlife surveys.
- Ability to communicate technical and complex information clearly.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher preferred.
- FWC-authorized gopher tortoise agent (or other wildlife permit) preferred.
- Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and developing budgets preferred.
- Preference for GIS mapping experience.
- Familiarity or established relationships with FDOT, regulatory agencies, and/or energy clients preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor junior staff in field surveys and data collection, including habitat evaluations, wetland delineations, and wildlife surveys & relocations.
- Lead and support agency coordination, understanding jurisdiction and regulatory requirements for each agency.
- Prepare local, state and federal permit application packages.
- Prepare and review technical reports summarizing findings, ensuring accuracy of environmental documentation.
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure the environment is adequately considered into engineering and development projects.
- Support the preparation of draft environmental scopes, units, and staff hours for projects based on experience and/or existing guidelines.
- Monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure profitability and timely delivery of our work products.
- Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to our high standards.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
