Environmental Scientist

Baltimore MD

Parsons Brinckerhoff is a global consulting firm assisting public and private clients to plan, develop, design, construct, operate and maintain thousands of critical infrastructure projects around the world. Founded in New York City in 1885, Parsons Brinckerhoff is a diverse company of 14,000 people in more than 150 offices on five continents. With a strong commitment to technical excellence, a diverse workforce, and service to our clients, we are currently at work on thousands of infrastructure projects throughout the world.

Parsons Brinckerhoff has an immediate opening for an Environmental Scientist in our Baltimore, MD office. The applicant must demonstrate technical experience in natural resource evaluations/assessments in Maryland. The selected candidate will provide professional technical support in conducting wetland delineations, forest stand delineations, habitat/biological/water quality assessments/monitoring, T&E species/habitat surveys, stream assessment, and wetland/waterway permitting for transportation/infrastructure projects. Experience related to wetland mitigation/stream restoration design and ecological restoration is desirable as is experience or knowledge in TMDL requirements. Responsibilities also include preparing natural resource technical reports, preparing permit applications, and coordinating with regulatory agencies. The successful applicant will possess knowledge of MS Word Office applications. Working knowledge of GIS applications is highly desirable. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be comfortable in both field and office environments.

Job Requirements

Experience and working knowledge of the following are required:

Familiarity with federal and Maryland state laws/regulations pertaining to natural resources, including wetlands/streams, floodplains, forests, and endangered species

Candidate must have minimum of 3 years experience conducting natural resource assessments for transportation/infrastructure projects in Maryland

Possess a command of the latest accepted methodologies for conducting natural resource evaluations, such as wetland delineation/functional assessment and habitat/biological/water quality assessment methods

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Have the ability to work with GIS/CADD/GPS applications

Education Required:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, or related degree from an accredited school with demonstrated technical experience and a minimum of 3 years technical experience. Must have the ability to immediately work in the United States.

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Parsons Brinckerhoff is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the work place. EOE minorities/ Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled.