Environmental Scientist Ii (Ecological Focus)

For more than 60 years, Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. has served the engineering needs of municipal, industrial and institutional clients across the northeast. We are a growing multi-disciplined firm of professional engineers, Environmental Scientists, planners and landscape architects with offices throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut and Maine. B&L specializes in transportation engineering, water supply, wastewater management, solid waste management, land planning and site design, environmental services and facilities engineering. We are looking for bright, motivated candidates to join one of the leading consulting engineering firms in the northeast.
We are currently seeking a team-oriented, hard-working, and motivated Environmental Scientist for a full-time position with our Ecology Group. This position would be based in our Watertown Office.
Responsibilities will include a mixture of office and field activities (average year results in 75% office, 25% field), and will involve the following: environmental permitting and regulatory assistance and coordination, completing and leading field delineations of wetland boundaries, stream restoration data collection, wildlife habitat assessments, vegetative surveys, report writing, environmental review processing and funding support assistance - all on a wide variety of projects predominantly located across New York State. Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including SEQRA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, and NYS ECL is beneficial, as is having good vegetation identification skills.
Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an environmental or natural resources discipline along with 2-5 years of experience. Familiarity with GPS and GIS is desirable. Ability to complete wetland delineations and the requisite field data collection is a must. Knowledge of environmental regulations is a plus.
This position requires the ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a larger integrated team, and to conduct work outdoors in varied terrain and weather, as needs arise. Day trips around New York State will be required; overnight and multi-day trips are infrequent.
A cover letter is required for consideration.
Estimated Pay Range: $26.50-29/hour.
Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.
Barton & Loguidice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.