Mid-Level Project Arborist

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Arborist to join our multi disciplinary environmental team The ideal candidate will have experience supporting transportation utility and infrastructure projects through tree inventories critical root zone analysis preservation planning construction compliance monitoring and regulatory permitting This role requires expertise in tree species identification health assessments risk evaluation and regulatory compliance to support project development and permitting

• Collaborate with engineers environmental scientists and project managers to develop and implement tree protection and mitigation strategies
• Prepare technical reports tree retention plans and permit applications in accordance with local state and federal regulations
• Utilize strong technical writing and GIS skills to effectively communicate findings to clients and stakeholders
• Conduct pre and post construction site reviews construction monitoring and arborist compliance inspections
• Provide field direction for root pruning branch pruning tree protection fencing excavation within critical root zones and other tree protection best management practices
• Review grading utility drainage access and staging plans to identify potential impacts to retained trees
• Develop practical tree protection and mitigation measures that balance project objectives with tree preservation goals
• Coordinate with project owners regulatory agencies contractors and design teams regarding tree protection requirements permit conditions and compliance with local tree regulations

• ISA Certified Arborist credential in good standing
• 3 years of experience conducting arboricultural assessments and providing tree protection support for infrastructure utility transportation or development projects
• Experience developing implementing and monitoring tree protection BMPs during construction; including root protection soil compaction mitigation and impact assessments
• Experience conducting tree inventories and preparing tree assessment reports tree retention plans arborist compliance reports and permit submittal documents
• Bachelors degree in Forestry Environmental Science Biology Botany Engineering or related field; equivalent professional experience may be substituted for education
• Strong technical writing skills including preparation of arborist reports compliance reports protection plans and mitigation strategies
• Ability to interpret and apply tree regulations municipal codes and environmental policies to project planning and permitting
• Experience conducting Critical Root Zone CRZ evaluations and assessing construction impacts to retained trees
• Ability to travel throughout Washington and Oregon for field assessments client meetings and construction support activities

• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification TRAQ
• Proficiency with GIS mapping tools ArcGIS QGIS and GPS data collection
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with engineers landscape architects contractors and environmental planners
• Proven ability to conduct tree replacement analyses and develop retention strategies
• Experience providing technical guidance mentoring and quality control for arborists field staff or environmental professionals

• Experience working on transportation utility and infrastructure projects
• Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination efforts
• Mentoring and quality control experience
• Expertise with tree replacement analyses and retention strategies

The A Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally personally and as part of a community We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives and we provide resources that care for our people both at work and in life

• We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no cost employee only medical coverage

• We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave SSL and paid parental leave

• We help employees plan for the future with a 401k and company match

• To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance

• We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide…