Environmental Specialist

Overview
We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2022. For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements. At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients. We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do:
Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani, LLC, now a division or TranSystems, is excited to announce we are actively searching for an experienced Environmental Specialist to join our award-winning team.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Supporting the environmental permitting needs of transportation and environmental projects.
• Supporting environmental program management tasks including MS4 permit and asset management programs.
• Performing environmental asset assessments, inspections, and reporting including stormwater management facility assessments, drainage system assessments, IDDE/outfall assessments.
• Preparing environmental permit packages (JPA, CAC, NRI/FSD) for approval by review agencies.
• Preparing GIS mapping to support environmental data reporting and environmental permitting.
• Understanding and interpreting client and regulatory requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Initiating, leading, and/or documenting field meetings as required with clients, agencies, and partners.
• Analyzing, coordinating, and managing data collected during desktop and field investigations.
• Developing reports to support environmental permitting requirements.
• Performing post-construction monitoring.
• Actively participating in professional and/or technical organizations.
• Enhancing expertise through continued learning.
• Potential additional tasks based on experience include:
  • Performing wetlands & Waters of the US delineations and forest stand delineations to support permitting of transportation and environmental projects.
  • Preparing SWPPP and/or Good Housekeeping Plans for MS4 permit clients.
  • Performing stream assessments, functional evaluations, and preparing design calculations.
  • Assessing and developing wetland mitigation designs.
  • Assessing and developing shoreline restoration designs.
  • Assisting with proposal development.

Qualifications
What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or other industry-related degree.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental assessments, reporting, permitting, and monitoring.
• Experience working in Maryland, Virginia, and/or Pennsylvania.
• Solid understanding of and experience utilizing ArcGIS, MS Office, and position-related field equipment.
• Team oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10-20 lbs.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.
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