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Gannett Fleming · 1 week ago

Senior Environmental Scientist

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join their Environmental Practice in Owings Mills, MD. The role involves providing environmental technical support for infrastructure projects, conducting fieldwork, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Provide environmental technical support for projects requiring disturbances in wetlands, streams, and protected habitats to support project planning and environmental permits, providing technical and operational direction with responsibility for delivering successful outcomes
Conduct wetland delineation fieldwork and other surveys to gather data for baseline knowledge and impact assessment
Deliver professional services on time in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and within budget
Make decisions independently on scientific problems and methods; collaborate with team members to reach sound conclusions
Author technical reports, environmental deliverables and related work products
Preparation of NEPA documents and/or permits for transportation and other infrastructure projects
Support siting studies and permit reviews for energy projects
Assess, design, and monitor stream and wetland mitigation and restoration projects
Communicate with clients, third party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues
Contribute to business development and proposal preparation for pursuits across a variety of markets and sectors. This includes marketing and preparing technical and cost proposals
Collaborate with other business lines (e.g., Transportation, Power, Water, etc.) on pursuits and proposals and leading the environmental aspects of same
Perform project management duties, such as developing statements of services, cost proposals, and managing financial and other project records to achieve desired financial performance metrics
Adhering to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and the environment

Qualification

Environmental scienceWetland delineationNEPA documentationFederal regulations knowledgeProject managementGIS experienceCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, the physical sciences, or closely related field
Minimum 8 years of experience and increasing responsibility delivering natural resources compliance services for infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction
Willingness to travel and execute work in a variety of settings and environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and achieve results
Demonstrated agility working with multi-disciplined infrastructure projects
Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and lead meetings

Preferred

A Master's degree in a closely related field
GIS experience preferred but not required

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.

Company

Gannett Fleming

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Gannett Fleming is a privately held AEC firm partnering closely with our clients on some of the toughest challenges facing our communities today—and into the future.

H1B Sponsorship

Gannett Fleming has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

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Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
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Glen Hair
Sr. Vice President
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