Sr. Project Environmental Scientist
US-TX-San Antonio
Gannett Fleming
Req #: 12188
Type: Full-Time
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Responsibilities: GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Environmental Scientist to join our Transportation Team in San Antonio, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our San Antonio, TX office. Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here. What you'll be challenged to do: As a Senior Project Environmental Scientist, you will interact with clients, regulators, and colleagues while working on fast paced and challenging environmental projects. This position will offer the right person significant opportunities for professional growth, specialized training, and leadership. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Provide technical support for projects requiring disturbances in wetlands, streams, and protected habitats to support project planning and environmental permits; providing technical and operational direction with responsibility for delivering positive outcomes. * Conduct wetland delineation fieldwork and other surveys to gather data for baseline knowledge and impact assessment. * Deliver professional services on time in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and within the planned level of project profitability. * Make decisions independently and/or collaboratively on scientific problems and methods; seeking answers from team members to reach sound conclusions. * Author technical reports, environmental deliverables and related work products. * Preparation of NEPA documents and permits for transportation and other infrastructure projects. * Support and assist with public involvement tasks and activities. * Communicate with clients, third party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues. * Contribute to business development and proposal preparation for pursuits across a variety of markets and sectors. This includes marketing and preparing technical and cost proposals. * Work in coordination and collaboration with other business lines (e.g., Transportation, Transit & Rail, Water, etc.) on pursuits and proposals and leading the Environmental aspects of same. * Perform project management duties, such as developing statements of services, cost proposals, and managing financial and other project records to achieve desired financial performance metrics. * Adhering to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and the environment. Qualifications: What you will bring to our firm: * Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, ecology, the physical sciences, or closely related field. * Minimum 8 years of experience and increasing responsibility in the AEC industry delivering consulting services for infrastructure projects. * Willingness to travel for project work. * Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations. What we prefer you bring: * Master's degree is desired, but not required. * Affiliations with the Society of Wetland Scientists, Ecological Society of America, National Association of Environmental Professionals, or The Wildlife Society are desired. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $125,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: * Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. * Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. * Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. * Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. * Tuition reimbursement for continued education. * Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations * Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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