Senior Environmental Scientist/Ecologist

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.  

Step into Your New Role

 We are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist / Ecologist to join our EP&P team in our Sewickley, PA office. 

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will lead field teams in wetland delineations, prepare technical reports, prepare permitting applications to federal, state, and local entities, manage the environmental task in project schedules, and coordinate with internal and external groups to complete project tasks and goals. This is a client facing role, the candidate will be required to convey project related information to a variety of clients. The work will involve primarily technical writing for permitting, environmental task management, and leading field efforts including wetland delineations, site assessments, environmental inspections, endangered species surveys, habitat assessments, and other studies.

Position Requirements: 

• 7-15 years of consulting experience.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations in accordance with the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and supporting Regional Supplements.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience preparing of Section 404, 10, and 401WQC.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, specifically pertaining to wetlands and listed wildlife species.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules and availability to meet priority deadlines outside of normal working hours.
• A valid driver's license.

Education & Certifications: 

• BS in an Environmental, Biological or Ecological Science, or Environmental Policy; Masters in a relevant field of study is a plus.
• 40-hour USACE wetland training.

Preferred Skills/Experience: 

• Plant and wildlife identification skills and survey and permitting protocols.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Experience operating GPS units under ArcGIS or Terrasync programs.
• Experience in ArcGIS or AutoCAD.
• Ability to conduct work year-round in adverse climate and field conditions.
• Ability to prioritize effort and effectively be engaged on multiple projects at one time.
• Experience developing and completing Threatened and endangered species surveys, and coordination with the USFWS

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.