GFT is seeking a Senior Project Environmental Scientist to join our established and growing Environmental Team and based out of one of our offices in Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Ft. Lauderdale.
As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will integrate into a team of environmental scientists, planners, and project managers to deliver a range of environmental projects within various sectors, including transportation infrastructure (road/bridge), transit/rail, water/wastewater, power, etc. This role offers the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, giving access to a broad knowledge base with the support of experts across the business.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Collect, analyze, and report data related to biological natural sciences such as habitats, wildlife, water quality, soils, etc. to support NEPA project documents and local, state and federal permit applications.
- Field delineate and characterize wetlands in accordance with federal and state criteria
- Conduct protected floral and faunal surveys
- Collect, analyze, and report data on potential contamination and hazardous materials
- Use ArcPro software (GIS) for data collection, analysis, and compilation of data and exhibits for reports
- Interpret relevant environmental legislation at the state and federal levels.
- Prepare permit applications (e.g. environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, local agency natural resource permits)
- Coordinate closely with the engineering design team to ensure technical and environmental workstreams are closely aligned.
- Direct and manage a project team of environmental and technical disciplines (including subconsultants) as part of NEPA and permitting processes.
- Carry out public involvement activities including public meetings, technical meetings, preparation of communication materials, stakeholder responses and comment tracking.
- Liaise with regulatory agencies and assist in preparing consultation strategies and meeting materials accordingly.
- Prepare environmental impact assessments including undertaking assessment of potential effects, development of mitigation/monitoring strategies, net effects analysis, and best management practice approaches.
- Monitor project schedules, scopes and budgets in accordance with the project management plan.
- Coordinate environmental aspects of projects through planning, design, contract specifications, and/or construction.
- Support business development pursuits, including proposal preparation, development of technical workplans and preparation of project fee estimates.
What you will bring to our firm:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, or a related discipline. A graduate degree in the above areas is considered an asset.
- Minimum 10 years of practical experience working in the natural environmental field, such as environmental resource permitting and/or federal Section 404 permitting, wetland surveys and assessments, protected species surveys, preparing natural environmental documentation for NEPA compliance.
- Ability to travel/drive to company offices and complete field assignments within Florida with occasional overnight stays. Some days may require early start times.
- Public speaking capabilities to participate in professional presentations and Q&As.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat applications, and file sharing systems (e.g., SharePoint).
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to transition between multiple work assignments on a regular basis, with a strong commitment to ensuring client satisfaction, achieving goals and objectives.
- Excellent self-management, time management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and multi-task.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, team oriented and ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in Florida’s challenging outdoor environment.
What we prefer you bring:
- Experience with both NEPA and environmental permitting.
- Knowledge of Florida’s ecological communities and classifications, floral and faunal species.
- An understanding of transportation, transit and municipal infrastructure construction projects gained through practical experience.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
- Working knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements related to noise, historical, archaeology, air quality, land use, listed species, etc.
- Experience mentoring junior environmental staff to nurture knowledge and growth.
- Flexibility in work environments and ability/openness to work as in-house consultant staff for state agencies, either in-person or virtually.
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Location: Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Ft. Lauderdale, FLCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time
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