Senior Environmental Scientist in Austin

Job Description Senior Environmental Scientist

Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Scientist to join our team.

Senior Environmental Scientists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We are looking for a colleague who would like to lead, and mentor scientists and impress clients with a job well done.

• Project Leadership & Oversight
• Serve as Technical Lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Oversee project scope, budget, and timelines with minimal supervision
• Ensure regulatory compliance and technical quality across project Deliverables

• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff, including field methods, reporting standards, and career development
• Review and approve technical reports and field data collected by others
• Delegate tasks appropriately and manage workloads of small teams

• Be recognized as a subject matter expert in a specialty area (e.g., NEPA, ESA compliance, wetlands delineations, acoustic bat surveys)
• Provide QA/QA reviews and technical guidance for complex studies or assessments
• Conduct efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects
• Complete wetland/stream delineations and other fieldwork in diverse and challenging landscapes
• Produce Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for large acreage projects
• Characterize vegetation communities and evaluate the presence of habitat for species of concern
• Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects
• Proficient in Writing and editing technical reports
• Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices
• Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities
• Designing and implementing field surveys/studies for biological, avian, wetland, cultural, and other key environmental requirements for renewable energy projects

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field; master’s degree in related field a plus
• 7-10+ years of environmental consulting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus
• Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and wetland/stream delineation methods
• Solid understanding of the Endangered Species Act and its effect on renewable energy development
• Experience conducting environmental fatal flaws/constraints analyses a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated planning and implementation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators
• Willingness and ability to conduct overnight travel (approximately 40%) for field investigations under potentially challenging environmental conditions
• Ability to anticipate problems and collectively work toward solutions

Austin, TX
- Open to Remote

This is a full-time, salaried position.

• Medical Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Quarterly Bonus
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work-from-home Policy
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan