Project Environmental Scientist Planner - Mid-Level

Overview

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and developing quality employee careers. We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our team - help us take on today’s infrastructure challenges, develop advanced vision and innovative ideas, and design solutions for resilient, sustainable, efficient and effective multi-modal infrastructure improving and connecting our Communities, States, Countries, and World.

We are currently seeking a Project Environmental Scientist/Planner in our Raleigh, NC office who is looking for growth opportunities and enjoys working on a wide variety of projects.

• Lead natural system surveys, field investigations, and delineations including wetland delineations.
• Conduct threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys.
• Assist, support and prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documentation, planning and feasibility studies, and public outreach.
• Lead Section 404/401 permitting; coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients; conduct permit compliance monitoring.
• Conduct bat bridge inspections, surveys for invasive species; prepare invasive species management plans.
• Assist with stream stabilization/restoration projects; mentor and train junior staff; perform other project-related services.
• Possess knowledge of NEPA/SEPA documents development for State DOTs, FHWA, or FTA.
• Work collaboratively with teams on complex environmental documents; manage projects and tasks commensurate to experience; prepare environmental documents and supporting technical analyses.
• Assist with work planning and scheduling; manage project budgets and scopes; support Business Development, including proposal preparation.
• Participate in planning of transportation related projects; identify problems and solutions with innovation and adaptability.
• Ensure highest quality and deliverable expectations are maintained; periodic travel (including overnight) may be required for field work and project meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 11 - 15 years of experience in environmental compliance is desired, with consideration for significant relevant experience in environmental documentation, ecological studies, wetland and stream delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, environmental permitting, or related environmental compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of NEPA/environmental planning practices and procedures; experience in preparing NEPA documents per US DOT guidelines and state DOT requirements.
• Broad knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, including NEPA and the Clean Water Act (CWA).
• Experience performing ecological studies, wetland and stream delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, and knowledge of CWA permitting processes.
• Experience with NCDOT Natural Resource Technical Reports, Guidance, and Procedures.
• Experience obtaining Section 404/401 permits; experience coordinating with federal and state resource agencies.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines; experience authoring and reviewing environmental documentation.
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to interact and communicate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across multiple offices.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), TEAMS and GIS analysis tools is required.
• Strong plant identification skills; willingness to learn and grow technically and professionally; willingness to mentor and train junior staff.
• Ability to interpret and stay abreast of environmental regulations.

• Certification or professional registration is a plus.
• Recent, relevant experience working with federal and regional state regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Experience managing projects, scopes, budgets, and staff with limited…