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Job Title: Environmental Scientist (Natural Resources)
Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist to join our team.
Environmental Scientists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We are looking for a colleague who would like to learn from the team, teach their team members, and impress clients with a job well done.
Responsibilities: The Environmental Scientist will support permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities may include any of the following:
- Conducting efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects
- Completing wetland/stream delineations and other fieldwork in diverse and challenging landscapes
- Produce Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for large acreage projects
- Characterize vegetation communities and evaluate the presence of habitat for species of concern
- Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects
- Writing and editing technical reports
- Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices
- Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities
- Designing and implementing field surveys/studies for biological, avian, wetland, cultural, and other key environmental requirements for renewable energy projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science or related field; Master’s degree in related field a plus
- 2 years of environmental consulting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus
- Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and wetland/stream delineation methods
- Solid understanding of the Endangered Species Act and its effect on renewable energy development
- Experience completing wetland delineations and subsequent regulator consultation, Phase I ESAs, protected species habitat assessments, and construction stormwater permit compliance inspections
- Experience conducting environmental fatal flaws/constraints analyses a plus
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks
- Demonstrated planning and implementation skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators
- Willingness and ability to conduct overnight travel (approximately 40%) for field investigations under potentially challenging environmental conditions
- Ability to anticipate problems and collectively work toward solutions
Location: This role is based in our Austin, Texas office
Employment Type: This is a full-time, salaried position.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- 401K with Employer Matching
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Discretionary Quarterly Bonus
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work-from-home Policy
