Senior Environmental Scientist

Gannett Fleming’s Environmental Services Business Line is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Environmental Scientist to provide technical expertise and project management across a diverse client base for variety of assignments based out of our Camp Hill, PA office.

The position offers opportunities to lead field teams, work in a technical group, and the ability to coordinate and collaborate with peer leaders throughout the firm.  Senior Project Environmental Scientists serve as a mentor to intermediate and junior level scientists. Our group offers a diverse base of technical expertise to offer professionals the ability to specialize and advance skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental team, apply your environmental skills, and contribute technically to infrastructure projects that are recognized at the federal, state, and local levels and have significant public benefits. Our work includes research, field studies, reporting, presentations, mapping, permit applications, data analysis, regulatory reviews, and interactions with many engineering and environmental disciplines. Join our team!

As a Senior Project Environmental Scientist, you will interact with clients, regulators, and colleagues while working on fast paced and challenging environmental projects. This position will offer the right person significant opportunities for professional growth, specialized training, and leadership.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing environmental scopes of work/projects across a variety of markets, including transportation and transit. Specific focus includes project management, business development support; interpretation of federal, state and local agency regulations; planning and executing analysis of a wide range of environmental resources; and preparation, oversight and review of deliverables including technical reports and permit applications.

We understand that our company is our people, and our success is rooted in their professional development. We offer a flexible work schedule and ability to work remotely. We take great pride in our learning and mentoring programs, diverse, flexible, and supportive work environment, and our investment in our staff’s individual growth. We foster a culture that builds relationships based on integrity and respect, with our clients and with each other. We are a firm where everyone counts, and each employee can make a difference. Come join our growing team!

Duties and Responsibilities will include: 

• Act as environmental/technical leader and support for projects requiring disturbances in wetlands, streams, and protected habitats to support project planning and environmental permits; providing technical and operational direction with responsibility for delivering positive outcomes.
• Lead teams conducting wetland delineation fieldwork and other natural resource surveys to gather data for baseline knowledge and impact assessment. Coordinate sampling assignments for various media including surface water, groundwater, soil and sediment.
• Deliver professional services on time in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and within the planned level of project profitability.
• Make decisions independently and/or collaboratively on scientific problems and methods.
• Author technical reports, environmental deliverables, permit application packages and related work products.
• Communicate with clients, third party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
• Support business development and proposal preparation for pursuits across a variety of markets and sectors. This includes marketing and preparing technical and cost proposals.
• Perform project management duties, such as developing statements of services, cost proposals, and managing financial and other project records.
• Adhere to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and the environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, ecology, pollution control, the physical sciences, or closely related field. A Master’s degree is desired, but not required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience and increasing responsibility in the AEC industry.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Professional certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Ecologists, Ecological Restoration Specialists are desired but not required.
• Experience with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in various terrains and weather conditions and interpret field maps, topo maps, and navigate with GPS equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to write technically and prepare reports for regulatory reviews.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and lead meetings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional office setting on simple and complex projects.
• GIS or CADD experience a plus.
• Affiliations with the Society of Wetland Scientists, Ecological Society of America, National Association of Environmental Professionals, or The Wildlife Society are desired.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming

Location: Camp Hill, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Internal Requisition ID: 2024-11362

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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