Farnsworth Group Inc

Sr. Environmental Scientist

Farnsworth Group Inc$75K — $115K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Environmental Science or related field; MS preferred
  • 10+ years of environmental project management experience
  • Experience with GPS data collection and ArcGIS Pro
  • Familiarity with key environmental regulations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Willingness to travel on short notice

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for environmental compliance on energy and utilities projects
  • Manage projects, tasks, and staff for client environmental needs
  • Supervise, train, and mentor junior team members
  • Prioritize and delegate project tasks effectively
  • Prepare proposals and estimate project budgets
  • Conduct field investigations and environmental compliance inspections
  • Complete research and environmental permits at various levels
  • Compose and submit regulatory documents

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training opportunities
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program
Full Job Description
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr.Environmental Scientist in the below posting location(s). In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with other experienced environmental professionals, licensed engineers, architects, surveyors and GIS/CAD technicians. Qualified candidates will be engaged in project management, employee development, and client engagement through project delivery.

The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities. Occasionally, there will be the need to lead site reviews with regulatory agencies and clients in relation to project planning and permitting reviews, with associated periodic travel.

Posting Location(s): Lisle, IL, Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC

What You'll Do:
  • Providing leadership to support environmental compliance services on various energy and utilities projects including telecom, renewable, and oil & gas projects.
  • Managing projects, tasks, and staff to support environmental compliance needs of our clients and engineering project managers.
  • Supervising, training, and mentoring of less experienced team members
  • Prioritizing and delegating project responsibilities while considering the development of less experienced team members
  • Completing proposals, estimating project budgets
  • Supporting field investigations to delineate and map wetlands, perform environmental compliance inspections, describe habitat, and report environmental conditions to design engineers
  • Researching and completing environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels
  • Composition, reviewing, and submitting a variety of regulatory documents including Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Best Management Practice (BMP) Plans
  • Cultivating strong client relationships
  • Working with project teams, technical staff, and subcontractors


What You'll Need:
  • BS (MS preferred) in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of related environmental project management experience
  • Experience collecting GPS data and creating maps in ArcGIS Pro.
  • Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, etc.) Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Must be willing to travel on short notice
  • Must have a valid driver's license


Featured benefits and perks include:
  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program


Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below.

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About Farnsworth Group Inc

Farnsworth Group Inc is an architecture, engineering, and planning firm that provides a range of services including design, planning, and construction management. The company has a strong presence in the US and serves clients in various industries including healthcare, education, and government. Farnsworth Group Inc is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of its clients. The company has won several awards for its projects including the ACEC Engineering Excellence Award and the AIA Illinois Honor Award.
Learn more about Farnsworth Group Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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