Environmental Planner/Scientist - Entry Level

Responsibilities:  

• Providing multifaceted subject matter support in regulatory compliance processes of NEPA, Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations. 

• Assisting in the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements for transportation or other infrastructure (water, wastewater, etc.) projects in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation or other state/federal agency standards. 

• Performing/supporting environmental technical studies and report preparation, as appropriate. 

• Assisting in public and agency outreach. 

• Working with an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists 

• Assisting with proposals and business development 

• Stays up to date on regulatory changes and establish working relationships with regulatory officials 

• Participate in client functions, trade shows and conferences 

• Conduct and support environmental site assessments (Phase I/II ESA studies, TxDOT ISAs, etc.) 

• Support and assist water resources and wetland delineations, biological habitat assessments and other support fieldwork activities 

 Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, geography, GIS or similar discipline/closely related field 

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project 

• Candidate must provide research and writing examples, as applicable 

 Preferred Additional Qualifications 

• 1-3 years of related consulting or agency experience preferred 

• Competence with ArcGIS and Python programming language 

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with the project team and clients 

• Valid driver's license is required 

 Benefits:

• Our comprehensive compensation package includes full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off; employee referral and professional license bonuses ETC. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.