Mid-level Environmental Scientist at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Milford, Delaware

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GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/D/V



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Job Description



GPI seeks a mid-level environmental scientist to join our team at the Delmarva branch in the Milford, DE Office. As a successful candidate, you will be able to continue learning all aspects of environmental consulting through the various design development phases, such as planning, design, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.


You will gain valuable experience with state transportation agencies and county, municipal, and commercial clients throughout the region as part of a team that enjoys an engaging and collaborative work environment in an excellent location.


Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIwants you!



GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:www.gpinet.com



Responsibilities:

• Assist team with conducting wetland and waterway delineations, forest stand delineations, tree assessments, stream geomorphic assessments, wetland and stream restoration design and monitoring, NEPA evaluations, design plan reviews for environmental commitment compliance, regulatory permitting, environmental construction compliance and post-construction monitoring of wetland and stream mitigation sites for State and County transportation/infrastructure projects.


• Preparing technical reports, natural resource impact tracking, and creation of basic graphics using GIS, GPS, and other software.

• Experience in wetland delineation and functional assessment; habitat, biological, and water quality assessments; wetland and waterway regulatory permitting; Forest Conservation permitting; and Erosion and Sediment Control is a plus.


• The ideal candidate must have a BS in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or a related degree from an accredited school plus 2 years minimum experience and must have the ability to immediately work in the United States.


• Experience with the latest accepted methodologies for conducting natural resource evaluations, such as wetland delineation/functional assessment and habitat/biological/water quality assessment methods;


• Experience with identification of plant species and soil properties within the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States;


• Knowledge of Forest Stand Delineations and Tree Assessments;


• Familiarity with NEPA Evaluations and Processes,construction permit compliance, and Erosion and Sediment Control;


• Working knowledge of GIS/CADD/GPS applications and Microsoft Office.


• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; and


• Positive attitude and good work ethic with a desire to work in a collaborative environment.

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours


• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working


• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds