Houston Engineering, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Senior Environmental Scientist
Houston Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to lead a team while actively engaging in fieldwork. The role involves mentoring team members, managing environmental projects, and ensuring compliance with various environmental regulations.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to expand and deliver environmental review and regulatory services directly to clients
Guide and mentor a team of environmental scientists on diverse projects including permitting, wetland delineations, and environmental assessments
Provide project scope, timeline, and budgeting to engineers and project managers for water resources, transportation, and municipal engineering projects
Manage and participate in environmental project activities such as scheduling, tracking, and planning for assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans
Interpret data and observations to ensure compliance with various regulations such as Wetland Conservation Act, Clean Water Act and NEPA requirements, and advising project teams accordingly
Lead projects or studies related to ecology, wildlife habitat, water quality issues, and stream channel assessments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific discipline (biological sciences, aquatic or terrestrial biology, ecology, limnology, natural resources management, water resource science)
Minimum 10 years of demonstrated professional experience addressing environmental issues associated with water quality, wetlands, and regulatory / permitting issues
Proficient with Microsoft office (word & excel), computer models, databases, and GIS
Experience with the biological and ecological concepts related to water resources and have a firm understanding of federal, state and local regulatory programs
Valid Driver's License and in good standing
Preferred
Certified Minnesota Wetland Professional (CMWP) is preferred
Benefits
Employee paid health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
PTO
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Generous 401(k) match
Access to HSAs
FSAs
Flexible schedules
Annual HEI logo wear
Plus more