Environmental Scientist

Timmons Group is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Group in our Raleigh NC office. The Environmental Scientist will support and lead environmental field investigations technical assessments reporting efforts and permitting for a variety of environmental projects. This role is responsible for producing technically sound work products coordinating field activities making informed field decisions related to wetland assessments delineations and other environmental evaluations and communicating findings and recommendations to project managers team members and clients. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Collect interpret and document environmental field data in accordance with established methods regulatory requirements and project guidelines 

• Prepare and present clear briefings of field findings technical conclusions and recommended next steps 

• Work with environmental staff in developing all aspects of Nationwide Permit Applications and Riparian Buffer Authorizations. 

• Complete site inspections and reports for ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) 

• Identify common plant species for delineations habitat assessments and tree inventories. 

• Use professional judgment to manage assigned tasks and independently complete project work within established scope schedule and budget expectations 

• Serve as a technical resource and when assigned act as task manager for smaller scope or specialty environmental projects 

• Review assigned work for accuracy completeness and quality through formal and informal quality control processes 

• Proactively identify technical schedule or budget-related issues and coordinate with the Project Manager or Group Leader to support timely resolution 

• Communicate technical information to clients regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NCDEQ Division of Water Resources and internal project teams as directed by the Project Manager or Group Leader 

• Travel locally out of town and overnight as needed to support field work and project needs 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelors or masters degree in Environmental Science Biology Ecology Natural Resources or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the natural resources field with an emphasis on wetland and stream delineations. Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience 

• Strong office and field skills including the ability and willingness to perform field tasks in varying weather conditions outdoor environments and challenging terrain 

• At least 1-year of experience leading wetland delineations and riparian buffer determinations is required 

• Experience with threatened and endangered species habitat reviews/surveys environmental permitting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments tree inventories and/or erosion and sediment control compliance inspections is a plus. 

• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills with the ability to read and interpret technical literature maps and engineering plans 

• Highly motivated self-directed flexible detail-oriented and comfortable working in a dynamic environment while collaborating with employees clients and project teams to meet deadlines and support Timmons Groups vision mission and shared values 

Additional Information :

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy creative flexible patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our companys Vision Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a Best Firm to Work For by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast we provide civil engineering environmental economic development GIS/geospatial technology landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources technology and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information visit .

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time