Senior Scientist

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in conducting wetland and stream delineations, managing Section 404/401 Clean Water Act permitting processes, leading wetland and stream mitigation efforts, and conducting protected species assessments. The candidate must possess a proven track record of leadership and expertise in the environmental planning field, demonstrating the ability to provide mentorship and cross training to existing staff and adeptly develop a cohesive team to enhance and deliver exceptional services. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation and sustainable development initiatives.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Wetland and stream delineations: Manage and conduct thorough wetland and stream delineations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices. Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and delineation boundaries.

• Section 404/401 Clean Water Act Permitting: Manage the preparation and submission of Section 404/401 Clean Water Act permitting applications. Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and address permitting requirements.

• Wetland and stream mitigation: Ability to develop and implement wetland and stream mitigation plans to offset impacts associated with development activities. Oversee the establishment and monitoring of mitigation sites including permittee-responsible mitigation and mitigation banking.

• Protected species assessments: Conduct assessments for protected species, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations. Collaborate with wildlife biologists and other experts to integrate protected species considerations into project planning.

• Project Management: Lead and manage wetland-related projects, ensuring timely completion and compliance with project goals. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to facilitate project success.

• Client interaction: Communicate effectively with clients to understand project objectives, address concerns, and provide regular updates on project progress. Provide excellent client experience.

• Prepare highly professional comprehensive deliverables detailing assessment results and regulatory compliance.

• Assist more senior scientists/engineers.

• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions performing site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.

• Ability to evaluate regulation and guidelines and apply requirements to client deliverables.

• Responsible for developing written proposals for clients and coordination of quality assurance approvals by senior level professionals.

• May serve as team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

• Provide support for other service areas as needed within Terracon's Southeast division.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental related science or engineering.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in wetland and stream delineations, permitting, mitigation, and protected species assessments. Experience in the environmental consulting field required.

• Master's degree in environmental science or engineering highly preferred.

• Certification in field of expertise preferred.

• Proficient in GIS and GPS technologies.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Professional Wetland Scientist designation.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.