- Professional
- Oficina en Berlin
Churchill Consulting Engineers is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our team! Churchill is a full-service engineering firm that provides public and private sector clients with planning, design, surveying, environmental permitting, and construction management services for a broad range of civil and environmental projects associated with large scale infrastructure projects for regional agencies such as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a well-established consulting firm. Candidate should be organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and within a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and procurement of environmental permits/approvals for design projects
- Ability to effectively manage workload and shifting priorities.
- Preparation of technical reports, e.g., Environmental Impact Studies, permit compliance documents
- Field work to support environmental permitting, e.g., wetlands delineation, habitat assessment
- Desktop review of environmental constraints utilizing ArcGIS, Nearmap, NJDEP GeoWeb, USFWS IPaC, etc.
- Coordinating with internal and external project managers regarding projects scope, schedule, and budget
- Coordination with clients and regulatory agencies, including attending meetings
- Develop documentation to demonstrate compliance with Executive Order 215 and National Environmental Policy Act, as required
- Assist clients with meeting mitigation requirements, including coordination with mitigation banks, designing mitigation sites, and yearly monitoring of site
- Assist with developing materials for project procurement proposals
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology
- 2-5 years of experience in environmental science and permitting
- Experience with wetlands delineations, mitigation, habitat assessments, cultural resources
- Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations
- Proficient at performing wetlands delineations
- Familiarity with New Jersey vegetation
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Strong time management and organizational
- Excellent computer skills are required. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with NJDOT and NJTA projects
- Familiarity with US Environmental Protection Agency, US Army Corp of Engineers, US Coast Guard regulations
- Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
Benefits
Churchill offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.
