HNTB

Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist

HNTB$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, or Anthropology
  • 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's or 7 years with a Master's
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Expertise in environmental compliance and permitting
  • Proficiency in NEPA documentation and project delivery processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead the collection and analysis of project data with minimal direction
  • Determine best methodologies for field work and data collection
  • Evaluate environmental science effects for planning and construction projects
  • Serve as task lead for environmental reports
  • Provide technical support on environmental issues to project managers
  • Review designs and ensure compliance with scientific specifications
  • Lead preparation of environmental permit applications and compliance documents

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Professional development and continuing education support
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies
Full Job Description
We are looking for a technically sound environmental scientist with strong leadership skills who is ready to be challenged and lead the environmental documentation task for major transportation clients such as Amtrak, SEPTA, PA Turnpike and state DOTs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. This role will primarily work independently while contributing to the overall effort of the design team to deliver quality work, on time, on budget and to the client's satisfaction on every project. This position will oversee and provide guidance to younger professionals in the development of NEPA documentation and related coordination as well as project managers to help navigate the transportation project delivery process. This role will work with clients primarily including Amtrak, PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and SEPTA and could be located in our King of Prussia, Philadelphia, or Harrisburg offices. What You'll Do: • Under minimal direction, leads the collection and analyzing of data obtained for projects. • Determines or develops best methodology and technical approaches for conducting analysis in field work; sets up test equipment as necessary to obtain scientific data. • Examines and evaluates present and future potential environmental science effects relating to the planning, design, and construction of proposed projects. • Serves as task lead or principal author in the preparation of reports, on environmental science effects of projects. • Provides technical scientific support on environmental issues to project managers during the planning, design or construction of projects. • Performs review of work to ensure the design or construction are in compliance with design criteria and scientific specifications and determines the need for additional investigations, studies, or alternate plans or designs if necessary. • Prioritizes and participates the marketing and proposal preparation of potential opportunities or projects. • Leads the preparation of applications and supporting documents for local, state, and federal environmental permits as well as other regulatory compliance laws and regulations. • Organizes and participates in public meetings. Attends various meetings with clients, other engineering firms, and staff and may lead discussion on environmental science issues. • Mentors junior staff, provides recruiting recommendations and performance feedback. • Performs other duties as assigned. What You'll Need: • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology, or related field and 8 years relevant experience, or • Master's Degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology, or related field and 7 years of relevant experience What You'll Bring: • Provides technical oversight and guidance in the development of new ideas, data, and methodologies and how to apply it to techniques more broadly. • Develops the standards of practice for the team by presenting new methods and approaches to scientific and environmental analysis for application to the project. • Leads marketing and proposal efforts (i.e., may serve as pursuit champion or oversee production and review of proposals). • Review monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with design criteria, scientific specifications, and regulatory approvals/permits. • Serves as senior reviewer of technical reports in their entirety, providing guidance to less experienced staff. • Serves as a recognized expert in established analytical methods with extensive experience in their application. What We Prefer: • Experience with permitting and environmental compliance documentation for complex projects for rail and transit related projects. • Experience delivering for Amtrak, SEPTA, PennDOT and the PA Turnpike Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards #CB #EnvironmentalPlanning Locations: Harrisburg, PA, King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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