Project Environmental Specialist 1
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GAI Consultants is seeking an individual with 10 years of experience to provide advanced experience and team leadership in environmental studies and permitting and/or siting studies. The Senior Project Environmental Specialists primary work responsibility will be to provide task leadership for siting permitting and documentation efforts relating to environmental resources for electric transmission projects. This position will work under the direction of a Project Manager. The Senior Project Environmental Specialist will also be responsible for coordination with clients and regulatory agencies proposal preparation and cost estimating and quality control reviews.
This position will work out of our Canton OH Cranberry PA or Homestead PA office. Other office locations and/or remote locations may also be considered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead transmission line siting investigation tasks and prepare siting documentation for regulatory review.
- Lead environmental resource investigation tasks and prepare permit applications and associated environmental reports.
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate environmental field surveys including but not limited to wetland and stream delineations endangered species surveys environmental inspections and compliance monitoring.
- Strong technical writing ability.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Must be able to travel including overnight trips. Travel is estimated to occur monthly but may vary. Travel to clients projects and meetings in the midAtlantic and Midwest (up to 20.
- Provide status and progress reports to customers project teams and management.
- Coordinate implementation and compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Experience in siting and/or environmental studies and permitting.
- Experience in preparing siting documentation for state or federal regulatory agencies preferred.
- Experience in preparing Section 404/401 and Section 10 permit applications. Experience with state permitting requirements (including waterbody floodplain and SWPPP permits) in OH WV VA KY TN MD NJ or PA.
- Technical expertise and experience in an environmental or socioeconomic field.
Preferred
- Experience in wetland delineation function and value assessment mitigation design endangered species surveys and/or GIS applications is a plus.
- Experience conducting ORAM HHEI/QHEI and/or Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professional evaluations a plus.
General Characteristics
- Begins assisting Task Managers and Project Manager as needed on technical aspects of the project; wellrounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.
Minimum Years of Experience
- 10 Years of Experience
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Environmental Sciences orsimilar field of study
Technical Responsibilities
- Begins to learn specialized knowledge in theenvironmental sciences gained through advanced degree or extensive experience in the field: Oversight of task managers; Coordination of project tasks; Reviews project documents; Carries out complex assignments requiring industrycurrent techniques orprocedures; Agency and subconsultant interface; Focus on data analysis interpretation and review; Serves as a peer advisor withregards to area of specialization; mentors juniorstaff.
Project and Task Management
- Begins to perform task management.
Management Responsibility
- Begins to assist with the supervision oftechnical studies within assigned tasks; Can serve astask manager on small tomedium tasks requiring specialized technical expertise; Maintains GAIs procedures and protocols; Assists with identifying and scoping technical studies required for projects.
- Guidance and oversight from Project Managers and task managers in specific environmental areas.
Communication Skills
- Possess effective oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff; interacts with Project and Task Managers and various Department Managerial Staff interacts with clients on technical issues at regular project meetings.
Why GAI
At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to work grow lead and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team thats committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
- Competitive salary GAI is committed to paying marketbased salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dentalcompanypaidLong Term Disability andShortTermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
- NewpaidMaternity/Paternity/Adoption program
- Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidays
- 401k company match
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
