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Environmental Scientist
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Berlin, NJ
Reporting To: Anika Andrews
Compensation: $58,000 - $85,000 / year
Description
Artheon is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our team! 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.
About Artheon
About Artheon
Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology
- 0-4 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
Benefits
Artheon 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/parental leave.