Senior Environmental Scientist

Job Description Dewberry is currently seeking a motivated Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Charlotte, Raleigh, NC or Danville, VA offices. This full-time opening will provide the applicant with the opportunity to work as part of a team throughout the Southeast region in all facets of environmental services including wetland science, regulatory permitting, and groundwater compliance. The Scientist must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers.

The work required of the Scientist is diverse and ranges from general field support to technical analysis and written work that requires strong communication skills.  Typical projects involve assisting private, local, state, and federal agency clients with environmental permitting and/or regulatory compliance.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities Lead field delineations of Waters of the U.S., including wetlands, and conduct stream assessments

Coordinate visits with clients and regulatory agencies in the field.

Prepare 404 and 401 permit applications

Primary focus is to execute project activities with client and project team and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

Complete permit compliance monitoring.

Document and summarize results of field investigations and analyses.

Prepare plans, specifications, maps, exhibits and supporting documentation for client and regulatory approvals.

Provide client and regulatory agency coordination including remedial activities.

Support proposal preparation, contract execution, and budget/schedule adherence.

Perform technical work and develop project execution strategies.

Evaluate site conditions and select wetlands identification, mitigation and regulatory approval strategies.

Jobs and locations may require overnight travel and the ability to walk over uneven terrain while carrying heavy equipment Required Skills & Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Geology, or a related field5-10 years of experience is required

Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) is a plus Capability to execute and coordinate environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.

Experience submitting Clean Water Act 404/401 permits is preferred

Knowledge of Chesapeake Bay Regulation submittals, Wetland or Environmental design, and a NEPA background would be considered a plus.

Ability to compose technical reports, memorandums, and other written communication

Meet project, client, and regulatory deadlines

Coordinate with state, federal, and local regulatory agencies

Work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets

Ability to manage multiple project

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Proficiency with Arc Map/GIS, AutoCAD, and Micro Station is preferred

Desire to work in a team environment
40 hour Hazwoper Certification a plus.
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