KPFF Consulting Engineers · 11 hours ago
Environmental Permitting Specialist / Wetland Scientist / Biologist
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expKPFF Consulting Engineers is a multi-office engineering firm known for its collaborative approach and innovative solutions. They are seeking a full-time Environmental Permitting Specialist/Wetland Scientist/Biologist to join their Environmental Group in Portland, where the role involves preparing environmental permit applications, performing fieldwork, and coordinating with project engineers.
ConsultingLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permit applications
Perform environmental fieldwork and reporting
Coordinate with project engineers regarding environmental impacts
Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, project scopes and fees for senior level review
Assist with business development
Qualification
Required
B.A./B.S (and/or advanced) degree in an applicable field (e.g., biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, water resources, or a related field)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including the majority of the following:
Knowledge of, and experience with, federal, state, and local environmental permitting regulations, including Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 401 and 404, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Oregon Removal-Fill law, Washington hydraulic code, and local environmental ordinances in Oregon and Washington
Wetland and Ordinary High Water delineation fieldwork and reporting, including ORWAP, SFAM, and Washington State Wetland Rating System
Experience preparing Joint Permit Applications (JPAs) and Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Applications (JARPAs), Mitigation Bank Use Plans and/or Compensatory Mitigation Plans, planting plans, Natural Resource Assessments, local Land Use Review documentation (for example, City of Portland E-zone permitting), Critical Areas Assessments, etc
Experience writing biological assessments and no effect letters
Experience writing NEPA Categorical Exclusion and/or Environmental Assessment documentation
Environmental construction observation experience
Nesting bird survey experience
Water quality sampling
CAD and/or GIS skills
GPS data collection skills
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and priorities
Ability to have a driver's license and perform environmental fieldwork including walking over rough ground while carrying a pack in a variety of weather conditions
Enthusiastic about providing exceptional client service
Motivated to learn and grow in the position and eventually lead internal teams
Experience managing small- to medium-size projects is a plus
Preferred
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) preferred
WSDOT and/or ODOT certification preferred
Benefits
Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary, plus AD&D.
401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed.
Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income.
Hybrid work schedule
Free secure bike parking
Public transportation 50% subsidy
Free use of on-site gym + locker facilities
Team sports (Hood-To-Coast relay race, co-ed softball)
Reimbursement for professional association dues
Office social events, including annual Winter party and Summer picnic
Office committee opportunities
Community projects participation
Company
KPFF Consulting Engineers
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nikhil Kalghatgi
CFO
Blake D. Patsy, PE, SE
Managing Partner
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