Sr Environmental Scientist/Environmental Project Manager
About The Position
BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays. In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence. Our Environmental Services team is looking for a driven senior scientist or project manager to support our broad range of projects across multiple client sectors. The ideal candidate would have 4 or more years of experience in environmental consulting or a similar industry, at least 2 years of experience managing projects or tasks, and be interested in growing their career as a Project Manager to support continued growth of our team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, biology, ecology, rangeland science, wildlife management, or related field
- 4+ years field experience with focus on aquatic resources, protected species, ecological sampling, and/or related fields.
- Organizational and business-technical writing skills.
- Effective time-management, written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Professional attitude and good decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in team situations and establish strong relationships with other teams, both internal and external.
- Proficient with MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel), Adobe.
- Must be able to lead fieldwork and occasionally conduct fieldwork.
Nice To Haves
- at least 2 years of experience managing projects or tasks
- interested in growing their career as a Project Manager
Responsibilities
- Manage and conduct environmental studies and investigations, e.g., wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species, habitat assessments and surveys and environmental site assessments
- Lead multiple project tasks or projects across simultaneous assignments for both private and public clients across multiple sectors.
- Review environmental data, reports, permits, and related materials for compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and advise clients accordingly.
- Assist clients with permit coordination, acquisition, compliance, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
- A balanced mix of field and office work.
- Supervise and mentor junior scientists, planners, and technicians.
- Communicate scientific, technical, and regulatory information and guidance to the project team, clients, and resource agencies through written reports, presentations, and/or permit applications.
- Project sectors may include energy (renewables, low carbon energy, alternative fuels, oil and gas), power (electrification and transmission), land development, industrial, and public infrastructure development.
- Manage the quality, timeliness, and financial success of projects.
- Partner with senior staff in maintaining and developing client relationships.
Benefits
- outstanding health care
- generous 401(k) match
- professional career resources
- highly competitive work-life balance programs
- personal-time allowances
- dependent care
- flexible Fridays
- unlimited sick leave
- floating holidays
- robust career growth guidance
- organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs
- 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
- Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
- 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
- Personal Time Allowances
- 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
- "Unlimited" Sick Days.
- Mentorship Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
