About this role
Job title: Environmental Scientist
Leading U.S. engineering consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Scientist for their Milwaukee office!
Responsibilities
- Wetland and water resource delineations/characterization (botanical surveys, habitat mapping, endangered species assessments)
- Prepare wetland delineation and technical reports for clients/regulators
- Support environmental permitting and regulatory compliance at all levels
- Attend client / regulatory meetings and provide input
- Responsibilities may include wildlife surveys, ecological restoration design, tree surveys, and coastal or bluff stabilization
- Mentor/train junior staff
- Assist with strategic business development efforts including proposal development
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Water Resources or Civil Engineering with an environmental focus
- 5+ years of experience in wetland projects required in the Midwest region
- Wisconsin Assured Delineator (AD) strongly preferred
- Alternative accreditations such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification or Certified Wetland Delineator (CWD) considered with the expectation to become an Assured Delineator
- Experience with proposal writing, project interviews, client interactions and business development responsibilities
- Stormwater and GIS experience and familiarity with GPS equipment is highly preferred
- Qualifying experience includes working knowledge Federal and State water and wetland regulations such as: of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; Wisconsin's wetland and waterway regulations; wetland delineation and functional assessment; knowledge of Wisconsin's flora; and wetland mitigation site selection, design and construction
- Experience with green infrastructure, erosion control or best management practice inspections
- Experience with Phase 1 ESA and/or Environmental Impact Analysis Reports
- Salary is commensurate with experience
- Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin