Assistant Project Environmental Scientist

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project-Level Environmental Scientist with experience in permitting, natural resource management, and biological studies for our Colorado offices (Broomfield, Ft. Collins).  We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop or continue a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise, business acumen and the potential for leadership. Responsibilities may include leading and participating in field surveys, natural resource planning, writing technical reports, project permitting, project construction and maintenance support, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team. It is anticipated that low to moderate travel will be required for the position.

This is a permanent full-time, regular position, reporting to one of SWCA’s Project Managers out of our Broomfield or Fort Collins, Colorado offices.  Highly qualified remote (distributed) candidates will also be seriously considered.

Our Vision (the North Star), Core Values, and Purpose:  Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

What you will accomplish

• Develop project management and technical lead skills on a variety of environmental or natural resources projects.
• Prepare reports and permit documents as the primary or secondary author, and conduct quality assurance/quality control for a variety of project types and sizes, which may include renewable energy, energy transmission, oil & gas, mining, or a variety of other sectors.
• Conduct a variety of environmental or natural resources tasks and studies including regulation review, schedule development, development risk analysis, biological and environmental assessments, project construction and maintenance support, and technical reports and evaluations documentation.
• Organize, review, and analyze field data; write technical reports and permit applications; conduct subject matter expert review for state, local, municipal and county regulations, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Clean Water Act, and other resource planning/permitting relevant in the Rocky Mountain region.
• Work closely with a project team to complete biological resource management tasks.
• Take initiative and resolve issues in an independent manner.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities; and,
• Work closely with SWCA’s other resource scientists, planners, on natural and cultural resource projects throughout the company.

Experience and qualifications for success

Required

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in biological surveys and/or resource management in either the public or private sector.
• Experience of working with scientists, planners, engineers, contractors, and agency specialists.
• Experience in writing technical reports related to natural resources.
• Ability to work as member of a team and independently to make decisions and complete tasks in the most effective manner.
• Willingness to learn and grow into increased project-management and supervisorial responsibilities.

Preferred

• At least five (3) years of progressively responsible experience in biological surveys and/or resource management in either the public or private sector.
• Experience in preparing reports and permits as primary author for variety of renewable energy and/or energy transmission project types and sizes.
• Experience with business development success, including proposal writing, budget development, and client interaction
• Experience with supporting project financials, and monitoring project budgets, schedule and deliverables

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes participation in our ESOP program. Take a glance at some of our benefits by going to

https://www.swca.com/careers/totalrewards/benefits

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Seniority Level

Associate

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