Project Level Water Resources Scientist
US-NM-Albuquerque
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Req #: 14147
Type: Regular
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Overview: SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding our team and actively looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. Our New Mexico-Four Corners team is looking for a self-motivated Project-Level Water Resources Scientist with attention to detail and strong communication skills. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop or continue a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise, strong writing skills, business acumen and the potential for leadership. Responsibilities may include writing technical reports, participating in field work, water resources planning, permitting assistance, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team. While the candidate should ideally be located near our Albuquerque office, highly qualified remote candidates within New Mexico will also be considered. This position supports a variety of projects in New Mexico and the Four Corners area, with a focus on industries such as Oil & Gas, Transmission, Generation, and Renewable Energy. SWCA offers a unique work environment for individuals passionate about delivering excellence in environmental consulting services. If you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services, this is a great opportunity for you! This is a regular (with benefits), full-time, hourly position. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP). We are considering candidates at the below levels of positions, based on relevant years of experience to the role: * Assistant Project Water Resources Scientist- Typically with at least 3 years of experience and expertise * Associate Project Water Resources Scientist - Typically with at least 5 years of experience and expertise * Project Water Resources Scientist - Typically with at least 7 years of experience and expertise Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. Our Vision (the North Star), Core Values, and Purpose: Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. Responsibilities: Below please find the job responsibilities for an Assistant Project Water Resources Scientist. Responsibilities for the Associate or Project-Level Water Resources Scientist include leading small to mid-sized projects. * * Develop project management and technical lead skills on a variety of environmental and water resource projects. * Apply a broad range of environmental compliance experience to support a variety of projects related to Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other resource planning/permitting, and/or natural resource disciplines. * Project management tasks, especially projects related to watershed science and associated framework. Watershed-related projects typically include regulatory adherence to Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 401 (Water Quality Certification), 402 (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System), 404 (Dredge and Fill Material) and floodplain management, as well as the Endangered Species Act, and other federal, state, and local regulations. * Collaboration with a team of natural and cultural resources specialists to fulfill a variety of environmental planning and permitting needs for different projects. * Responsible for multi-disciplinary scope of work and budget development with the natural resources team, as well as tracking scopes and budgets during project execution. * Agency and client coordination regarding Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) and CWA Section 401, 402, and 404 permit programs and building trusted relationships with the responsible agencies and stakeholders. * Prepare aquatic resources inventory reports as well as other clean water act permitting or compliance support documentation, including stormwater pollution prevention plans and other stormwater permit related documentation. * Conduct aquatic resources related field work, including jurisdictional delineations for wetlands and WOTUS, aquatic resources functional and conditional assessments, stormwater permit/SWPPP compliance inspections, and habitat assessments for aquatic and upland areas. * Support general natural resources tasks, including general biological surveys as well as preparation of environmental assessments, biological reports, and biological evaluations documentation. * Support environmental compliance tasks, including environmental compliance monitoring field work and compliance report preparation. * Organize, review, and transfer field data, and write technical reports and permit applications related to the CWA, floodplain management, and other state and local environmental and water resources regulations. * Coordinating and collaborating with other SWCA natural and water resources specialists, including delineation specialists, ecologists, stormwater specialists, restoration specialists, hydrologists, floodplain specialists, etc. for quality assurance for scope of work and project approach development. Drives sound science solutions. * Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards. * Take initiative and resolve issues in an independent manner. * Identify and pursue new business opportunities, in collaboration with the natural resources team. * Work closely with SWCA's other resource scientists, planners, on natural and cultural resource projects throughout the company. * Work as member of a team and independently to make decisions and complete tasks in the most effective manner. Qualifications: We seek a team member who brings with them a demonstrated experience in environmental and water resources project management. We seek the following specific qualities: Required * Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Water Resources, Biology, Ecology, or a related field required. * At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental or water resources. * Experience working with scientists, planners, engineers, contractors, and agency specialists. * Proficiency in writing natural resources technical reports -- these may include those related to the Clean Water Act; National Environmental Protection Act; Endangered Species Act; and/or other environmental requirements. * Technical writing experience for resources reports or permitting applications. * Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills * Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation. * Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in independent creative and critical thought. * Familiarity with
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