The Environmental Scientist/Project Manager role will serve as a key member of the environmental sciences group and will support, maintain, and manage all aspects of a coastal project with budgets and schedules for multiple projects simultaneously. As necessary some field work, preparing reports, permit applications, proposals, and providing support in the QA/QC process would be required.
Responsibilities
- Project management, including scope and proposal preparation, report writing, client communication, problem solving, and strategizing in a fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
- Support LEI clients across multiple service areas including ports and harbors, renewable generation, oil & gas, transportation, site development, and ecological restoration.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and regulatory agency personnel.
- Direct completion of technically accurate wetland delineations, biological surveys, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, Section 404/401 permitting, state permitting, and associated reporting.
- Support and mentor junior staff in field survey preparation and execution, technical report writing, and adherence with regulatory rules and regulations.
- Direct field investigations of project sites including wetland delineations, functional wetland assessments, special aquatic site investigations, stream assessments, threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations, dredge material characterizations, mitigation monitoring, and various other site visits according to applicable methodologies.
- Coordinate with GIS, 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.
Qualifications
- 7 years of experience in natural resources, including project management and consulting.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, or related life sciences field.
- Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations in the coastal environment.
- The position requires the ability to work long hours in inclement weather conditions and be on the road for several days or weeks at a time. Heavy lifting and carrying required (+50 lbs).
Please contact Sandra at sandra@lloydeng.com for any questions regarding salary and benefits.