Staff Enviromental Scientist

STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Location: Glen Allyn, VA.
Job type: Long-term Contract

Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Staff Environmental Scientist for a long-term contract opportunity in their Glen Allyn, VA office.
The Staff Environmental Scientist will perform environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct field surveys, assessments and collect project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.
• Prepare environmental reports, environmental impact statements and transmission line routing studies.
• Collect GIS data for analysis, conversion and migration.
• Compile GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.
• Perform environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.
• Conduct and file environmental compliance audits.
• Prepare a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting.
• Lead site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and 4 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects
  • OR master's degree in environmental science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and 3 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects Required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
• Experience using GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license Required.
• Needs required minimum education and years of experience included in the attachment
• No per diem, expenses will be reimbursed, no relocation assistance offered if not local
• This candidate will sit in the downtown client office 2-3 days a week and in Divisional Office in Glen Allen when not sitting in downtown.
• This person will primarily be working in the office, but there will some field work as well
• Travel will be less than 25% and mostly include day trips
• In addition to knowledge of Microsoft office, it would be nice for this person to also be familiar with ArcGIS, ArcMap
• It would be nice for this person to have experience with electric utilities, but not required
• Some certificates that would be nice to have include PWS or the ability to qualify for PWS, VA Stormwater, erosion sediment control inspector or combined administrator, OSHA-10, OSHA-30 (nice to have).
  

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