Graduate Scientist I, Environmental

Graduate Scientist I, Environmental (Natural Resources), Houston, TX

Halff has an open position for an entry-level (0-2 years of experience) Environmental Scientist (Natural Resources) at our Houston, TX location. New graduates will be considered. Our team of environmental scientists offers expertise in natural resources impact analyses and permitting, as well as environmental due diligence investigations for a wide variety of clients and locations. The appropriately qualified applicant will need to demonstrate a willingness to join an established team of professionals and contribute to the success of that team. This opportunity offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

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What you will do:

This position will assist with the collection and preparation of information as it pertains to local, state, and federal regulations of natural resources (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act). There will be an emphasis on field work, GIS, and reporting as it pertains to environmental constraints mapping, waters of the U.S. and wetland delineations, and threatened and endangered species impact and habitat assessments, while supporting all Halff offices. Additional work includes plant/wildlife surveys, tree surveys, stream assessments, and other ecological evaluations related to aquatic biology and botany. The qualified applicant must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and be capable of strenuous field work, at times.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in biology, natural resources management, or related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Provide support to multi-disciplinary teams in delivering solutions to clients
• Excellent research, analytical, and written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with the public
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro and GPS technology, preferred
• Proficiency with CADD is a plus

Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Biology or related field

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