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EMH&T is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental team located in Columbus, OH.
The Environmental Scientist will work under the mentorship of a Senior Environmental Scientist and will contribute to our environmental projects and play a pivotal role in our continued success. You will support our team of environmental professionals and civil engineers on a variety of public and private sector projects to combine environmental solutions with civil engineering principles.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates, communicates and adheres to company and division processes, procedures, standards and the promotion of company culture and core values.
Performs stream/wetland delineations and ecological field assessments.
Identifies flora and fauna species.
Conducts field assessments to identify potential environmental hazards or contamination.
Collects GPS data.
Completes USACE/OEPA ecological data forms.
Supports ODOT projects through the preparation of technical reports and documentation, including Ecological Survey Reports, Regulated Materials Reviews, and NEPA documents.
Supports freshwater mussel surveys and relocations.
Writes technical reports including ecological, hazardous materials, and stream/wetland assessment deliverables.
Prepares waterway permit applications for regulatory compliance.
Assesses the potential environmental impact of civil engineering projects such as infrastructure development, construction projects, or land development.
Assists with ensuring civil engineering projects comply with environmental regulations and standards set by local, state, and federal authorities.
Interacts and works with clients, regulatory agency personnel and with other EMH&T team members.
May prepare GIS related mapping (as needed).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Geology, or related discipline.
Master’s degree .
Skills:
Strong field assessment capabilities related to wetland/stream delineations, wetland/stream monitoring, and terrestrial/aquatic habitat assessments. Relevant experience in Ohio is .
Demonstrated experience obtaining Jurisdictional Determinations, Section 404/401 Permits, and Isolated Wetland Permits.
Physical Requirements:
The work may be physically demanding and aspects of the work environment described here are representative of those that an employee in the above-listed position(s) will encounter and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands may include:
The ability to tolerate outdoor weather conditions and be exposed to outdoor insects, poisonous plants, and allergens for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per day throughout the year).
The ability to walk for extended periods of time and the ability to maneuver over rough terrain, ditches, steep banks, and uneven ground.
Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs. of equipment/materials while walking across terrain.
Intermittent squatting, leaning, twisting and bending.
Use of hand equipment or tools.
Work Environment:
Our Environmental Scientists spend time both in the field and in the office. The amount of time in the field varies seasonally, but fieldwork will be conducted year-round.
Capable of handling the physical requirements of the role, including working in occasionally demanding field conditions.
Travel:
Some out-of-town travel will be required, primarily in Ohio and surrounding states. Some assignments may require full weeks of out-of-town work.
Benefits:
EMH&T offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical & dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program, an employee assistance program that includes legal and identify theft services. Annually, based on yearend business results, an employee’s eligibility for a merit increase and/or bonus is reviewed considering the individual’s performance and contributions.
Must be legally authorized and permitted to work in the United States without time limitation.
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EMH&T is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental team located in Columbus, OH.
The Environmental Scientist will work under the mentorship of a Senior Environmental Scientist and will contribute to our environmental projects and play a pivotal role in our continued success. You will support our team of environmental professionals and civil engineers on a variety of public and private sector projects to combine environmental solutions with civil engineering principles.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates, communicates and adheres to company and division processes, procedures, standards and the promotion of company culture and core values.
Performs stream/wetland delineations and ecological field assessments.
Identifies flora and fauna species.
Conducts field assessments to identify potential environmental hazards or contamination.
Collects GPS data.
Completes USACE/OEPA ecological data forms.
Supports ODOT projects through the preparation of technical reports and documentation, including Ecological Survey Reports, Regulated Materials Reviews, and NEPA documents.
Supports freshwater mussel surveys and relocations.
Writes technical reports including ecological, hazardous materials, and stream/wetland assessment deliverables.
Prepares waterway permit applications for regulatory compliance.
Assesses the potential environmental impact of civil engineering projects such as infrastructure development, construction projects, or land development.
Assists with ensuring civil engineering projects comply with environmental regulations and standards set by local, state, and federal authorities.
Interacts and works with clients, regulatory agency personnel and with other EMH&T team members.
May prepare GIS related mapping (as needed).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Geology, or related discipline.
Master’s degree .
Skills:
Strong field assessment capabilities related to wetland/stream delineations, wetland/stream monitoring, and terrestrial/aquatic habitat assessments. Relevant experience in Ohio is .
Demonstrated experience obtaining Jurisdictional Determinations, Section 404/401 Permits, and Isolated Wetland Permits.
Physical Requirements:
The work may be physically demanding and aspects of the work environment described here are representative of those that an employee in the above-listed position(s) will encounter and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands may include:
The ability to tolerate outdoor weather conditions and be exposed to outdoor insects, poisonous plants, and allergens for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per day throughout the year).
The ability to walk for extended periods of time and the ability to maneuver over rough terrain, ditches, steep banks, and uneven ground.
Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs. of equipment/materials while walking across terrain.
Intermittent squatting, leaning, twisting and bending.
Use of hand equipment or tools.
Work Environment:
Our Environmental Scientists spend time both in the field and in the office. The amount of time in the field varies seasonally, but fieldwork will be conducted year-round.
Capable of handling the physical requirements of the role, including working in occasionally demanding field conditions.
Travel:
Some out-of-town travel will be required, primarily in Ohio and surrounding states. Some assignments may require full weeks of out-of-town work.
Benefits:
EMH&T offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical & dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program, an employee assistance program that includes legal and identify theft services. Annually, based on yearend business results, an employee’s eligibility for a merit increase and/or bonus is reviewed considering the individual’s performance and contributions.
Must be legally authorized and permitted to work in the United States without time limitation.
#hireEnv #civildesign #civilengineer #emht #civil3D