Environmental Scientist II

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a self-starting mid-level environmental scientist, ecologist, or biologist, with five to eight (5 to 8) years of experience. FHU has established our environmental practice around pragmatic solutions to our clients’ needs and are looking for a mid-level professional that will add to our company culture in a dynamic environment which cultivates personal development and professional growth. If you are looking to contribute to and share FHU’s core values of Honesty & Integrity, Excellence, Individual Respect, Work & Grow Together, Client Success, and Greater Good, then we would love to hear from you.

Opportunities:
This internship will provide you opportunities to:

• Perform field survey activities and applied science in real-world situations
• Connect with environmental professionals throughout the company and within the transportation industry
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborate with other STEAM disciplines

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Perform site visits, field research, site monitoring, and construction observation (such as wetland determinations/delineations, species and habitat surveys, cultural surveys, hazardous materials reviews, etc.)
• Support environmental (natural resources) compliance, permitting, consulting, studies, and/or mitigation compliance monitoring; particularly as they relate to NEPA.
• Assist with Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting with specific experience interacting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Endangered Species Act Section 7 and 10 consulting/permitting); other agency coordination as necessary.
• Identify appropriate site conditions (multi-disciplinary) for habitat restoration, reclamation of disturbed sites, and urbanized areas.
• Support NEPA/environmental studies, public engagement, and permitting for the transportation industry; written technical reports and supporting documentation, data collection / analysis, and mapping.
• Clear communication using omni-channel resources (email, Microsoft Teams, telephone, and text) to coordinate with a multidisciplinary teams and across multiple offices.

Salary Range: $63,000-$70,000.00
Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Biological Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Natural Science, Natural Resources, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or a closely related field.
• Environmental field work experience. Must be willing to work in the field in the extreme heat/cold of the Great Plains (excluding severe weather/warning conditions) and overnight travel.
• Strong computer skills (especially Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS Pro).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team building and collaboration.

The ideal candidate would have one or more of the following specialty skills or qualifications:

• Vegetation identification
• Soil identification/soil science
• Knowledge of hydrology/geomorphology
• Hazardous materials reviews / Phase I and II environmental site assessments
• Basic coding (Python)
• Working knowledge of NEPA and other environmental regulations (state/federal)

Benefits
At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules & Remote works options
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.

FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.

Salary Range: $130,000-170,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Salary : $63,000 - $70,000