WSP · 1 month ago
Senior Environmental Planning Consultant - Ecology
Tower Place 3340 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, 30326, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWSP is a leading environmental consulting firm seeking a Full-Time Senior Environmental Planning Consultant - Ecology for their Atlanta, GA office. The role involves conducting ecological field surveys, supporting environmental permitting, and ensuring quality control in ecological documentation.
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Responsibilities
Conduct ecological field surveys, including collecting observational, spatial, and environmental data. Perform additional tasks supporting environmental permitting and ecological evaluations
Jurisdictional wetland and stream delineation
Conduct protected species surveys and habitat assessments surveys
Assessment of potential impacts to wetlands, streams, and/or protected species
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook
Draft ecological documents and permits and provide QA/QC for documents prepared by others
Wetland and stream mitigation monitoring and credit calculations
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation
Complete training on assigned tasks
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Botany, or related field
5-7 years of experience in ecology/environmental planning and permitting projects for transportation and other infrastructure related programs
Ability to work independently under limited supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives and provide guidance to junior staff
Experience with wetland/stream permitting, conducting ecological field surveys, data collection, and habitat assessments for species of Georgia and Southeast
Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with regulatory agency guidelines pertaining to transportation projects in Georgia (GDOT, GA EPD, USACE, USFWS)
Proficient with Arc Map/Arc Pro and GIS applications
Capable of producing clear and concise written documents
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
Ability to uphold workplace safety guidelines and to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's Degree in relevant field of study
Professional licensure or certification (PWS, CEP, etc.)
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
Leadership Team
Michael Winterbottom
Vice President, RUC Operations & Analytics
Christopher Uckotter
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