Mid-Level Project Arborist

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Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

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Are you ready to work for one of the fastest growing infrastructure and environmental solutions companies in the country? Will you accept the challenge to innovate and solve complex and sophisticated problems? Do you want to grow as a professional, and transform and better the communities where you live and work?

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 3,500 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 everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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
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• Provide field direction for root pruning, branch pruning, tree protection fencing, excavation within critical root zones, and other tree protection best management practices
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• 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…