Senior Project Environmental Scientist

GFT • Town "n" Country, FL

2d • $90,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Environmental Scientist to join its growing Environmental Team, based in Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role supports environmental projects across transportation infrastructure, transit and rail, water and wastewater, power, and other sectors. The successful candidate will work with environmental scientists, planners, project managers, engineers, and other specialists on multidisciplinary projects, with opportunities for professional growth, specialized training, and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of practical experience in the natural environmental field, such as environmental resource or federal Section 404 permitting, wetland surveys and assessments, protected species surveys, or preparing natural environmental documentation for NEPA compliance.
• Ability to travel or drive to company offices and complete field assignments within Florida, including occasional overnight stays; some days may require early starts.
• Public speaking ability to participate in professional presentations and Q&A sessions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and file-sharing systems such as SharePoint.
• Demonstrated urgency and ability to transition among multiple assignments while maintaining a commitment to client satisfaction and achieving goals and objectives.
• Strong self-management, time management, and organizational skills, including prioritization and multitasking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to work in Florida’s challenging outdoor environment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, or a related discipline.
• Experience with both NEPA and environmental permitting.
• Knowledge of Florida’s ecological communities and classifications, floral species, and faunal species.
• Practical experience with transportation, transit, and municipal infrastructure construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements related to noise, historic resources, archaeology, air quality, land use, and listed species.
• Experience mentoring junior environmental staff.
• Flexibility and willingness to work as in-house consultant staff for state agencies, in person or virtually.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report biological natural sciences data—including habitat, wildlife, water quality, and soils—to support NEPA documents and permit applications.
• Delineate and characterize wetlands according to federal and state criteria.
• Conduct protected floral and faunal surveys.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on potential contamination and hazardous materials.
• Use ArcPro GIS software to collect, analyze, and compile data and prepare report exhibits.
• Interpret relevant state and federal environmental legislation.
• Prepare environmental permit applications, including environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, and local agency natural resource permits.
• Coordinate with engineering design teams to align technical and environmental workstreams.
• Direct and manage environmental and technical project teams, including subconsultants, for NEPA and permitting processes.
• Conduct public involvement activities, including public and technical meetings, communication materials, stakeholder responses, and comment tracking.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and assist with consultation strategies and meeting materials.
• Prepare environmental impact assessments, including effects assessments, mitigation and monitoring strategies, net effects analyses, and best management practice approaches.
• Monitor project schedules, scopes, and budgets in accordance with project management plans.
• Coordinate environmental aspects of projects through planning, design, contract specifications, and/or construction.
• Support business development, including proposal preparation, technical workplans, and project fee estimates.

Benefits

• Hybrid in-person and remote work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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