Senior Environmental Scientist
About The Position
Lead Meaningful Projects. Shape Communities. Protect Natural Resources. At QK, we believe great environmental science helps create thriving communities while protecting the natural systems that sustain them. We're seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental team and play a key role in delivering impactful projects throughout California. This is more than a technical role. As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor emerging professionals, guide environmental compliance strategies, and help shape projects from concept through completion. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship, enjoy solving complex regulatory challenges, and want the opportunity to influence both projects and people, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, Environmental Biology, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience
- Strong knowledge of: CEQA and NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Wetland delineations and permitting, Federal, state, and local environmental regulations
- Experience leading environmental studies and preparing technical reports
- Strong project management and client relationship skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Nice To Haves
- California environmental consulting experience
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
- Business development, proposal writing, and client management experience
- Demonstrated success mentoring and developing technical staff
- Professional certifications such as Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, or similar credentials
Responsibilities
- Lead environmental planning and permitting efforts for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects
- Prepare and oversee technical studies, biological assessments, constraints analyses, wetland delineations, permit applications, and environmental documentation
- Guide projects through NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CWA, Section 404, and related regulatory processes
- Conduct and oversee biological field surveys, habitat assessments, monitoring efforts, and ecological studies
- Serve as a project manager, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, resource agencies, and regulatory stakeholders
- Develop proposals, scopes of work, presentations, and business development opportunities
- Mentor and develop junior environmental staff, helping them grow their technical and professional skills
- Review technical documents and deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency
- Participate in public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations
Benefits
- Employee-owned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
