Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager, we'll count on you to
• Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects for transportation, water/wastewater, facilities, and other programs as identified
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, environmental planning studies, environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation, infrastructure and development projects that require conformance with State/City Environmental Reviews & National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Experience with New England state DOT process (i.e., MEPA, CEPA) is a plu
• Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance, and application
• Collect project-related data, which may include research, conduct surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc.
• Work with GIS or oversee use of GIS tool
• Conduct environmental impact assessment
• Conduct field assessments, and support field investigation
• Support and manage projects which involve permitting, wetland and stream mitigation design, planning, environmental documents, etc.
• Manage or coordinate specialty sub consultants or consultant team member
• Define the level of environmental analysis required, coordinate with project team members in problem solving and solution
• Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearing
• Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional office
• Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise
• Be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination (specifically New England state DOT's)
• Take responsibility for project management, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of product
• Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader on larger projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of position
• Assist with business development/marketing for environmental service
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in environmental sciences or closely related field
• PMP certification
• Previous experience in the A/E industry desired
• Preference is given to local candidate

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or closely related field
• 10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process
• Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects
• Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline
• Proficient with MS Office
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Staff management experience beneficial
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must