AtkinsRéalis

Environmental Scientist/Ecologist (Mid-Level)

AtkinsRéalis$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A./B.S. or M.S. in a relevant Science field
  • Minimum 3 years' experience since Bachelor's degree or 2 years with Master's
  • Proficiency in MS Office, ArcGIS/ArcPro, and GPS
  • Strong botanical identification skills in southern U.S. ecoregions
  • Experience with environmental consultation related to GDOT or similar projects

Responsibilities

  • Provide schedules for ecology document and permit tasks
  • Give project status updates in meetings and databases
  • Evaluate environmental impacts of transportation projects
  • Coordinate with design teams to depict natural resources correctly
  • Perform field investigations including wetland delineations
  • Conduct GPS mapping and distribute data in various formats
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation for regulatory agencies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
  • Paid Time Off and flexible work options
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Scientist/Ecology to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

Your role
  • Provide project task schedules for assigned projects which includes a list of all required ecology documentation and permits, prioritized by project baseline schedules.
  • Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database.
  • Evaluation of impacts from transportation projects on the natural environment.
  • Coordinate with design professionals and overall project team for accurate depiction of natural resources on construction plans and to identify opportunities for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts.
  • Perform and potentially lead field investigations of projects sites including wetland and stream delineations with functional assessments according to applicable methodologies.
  • Perform GPS field mapping, post processing, and distribution of GPS-mapped resources in multiple formats.
  • Document, examine, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data on projects of varying complexity and size within Georgia and the southeast.
  • Evaluate, map, and describe on-site habitats while identifying those potentially suitable to support protected species.
  • Prepare documentation and technical reports detailing the findings of ecological surveys and coordinate with state and federal agencies.


About you

  • B.A./B.S. or M.S. in a field of Science to commensurate with hiring discipline. This level may be achieved by Scientists with minimum three years' experience since Bachelor's degree or two years' experience with Master's degree; typical incumbent has five years' experience.
  • Experience with review and interpretation of construction plans.
  • Experience with National Environmental Policy Act documentation and/or Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments is preferred, but not required.
  • Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software, ArcGIS or ArcPro, andGPS.
  • Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working with GDOT.
  • Similar environmental consultation experience related to GDOT and/or other linear projects (including projects with federal funding) and regulatory consultation experience with USACE and/or Georgia EPD.
  • Strong botanical identification skills within the southeast, specifically within the ecoregions comprising Georgia.
  • Completion of training courses required for GDOT pre-qualification in the area of Ecology.
  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
  • Strong organizational, task and time management, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills.
  • Aptitude for maintaining a professional attitude and attention to detail while working alone and within a team environment.


Rewards & benefits

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $75,000 - $95,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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