Staff Environmental Scientist - Environmental Services (Pittsburgh)

Description

The Staff Environmental Scientist will perform environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.⁠​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​⁠

• Conduct field surveys, assessments and collect project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.

• Prepare environmental reports, environmental impact statements and transmission line routing studies.

• Collect GIS data for analysis, conversion and migration.

• Compile GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.

• Perform environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.

• Conduct and file environmental compliance audits.

• Prepare a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting.

• Lead site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and 4 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects, required.

• Or Master's degree in environmental science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and 3 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects, required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.

• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.

• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the environmental permitting process.

• Experience using GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.

• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Valid driver's license required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-PA-Pittsburgh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 265208

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS