Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, (WRA) we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to develop the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking an experienced (7 years of related professional experience), highly motivated Enviornmental Scientist to join our team in one of our Mid Atlantic offices.  Prospective candidates with a strong technical background and experience are sought to support the growth of our Mid Atlantic environmental practice.

In this position, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, project development, permitting, environmental restoration design, and compliance for a wide variety of infrastructure projects (Environmental Restoration, Water Resources, Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Marine, and Buildings). 

This person will collaborate with regional managers to identify new business opportunities, coordinate proposal development, and prepare technical scopes and related budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project teams including environmental scientists, engineers, and other specialists.
• Manage subconsultants
• Client coordination and    
• Coordinate environmental inventory and permitting (CWA Section 404/401, Forest Conservation Act, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, Coastal Zone Management, and Section 7 of ESA)   
• Coordinate NEPA reviews, documentation, and technical reports (Section 106 of NHPA, Section 4(f), and other related state and federal regulations)
• Coordinate/ conduct delineations of waters of the U.S. and jurisdictional determinations
• Coordinate/conducts forest stand delineations and large tree surveys
• Prepare forest conservation plans
• Coordinate/conduct rare species surveys
• Coordinate/ prepare GIS mapping and investigations   
• Support planning, design, and construction monitoring for wetland/ stream restoration, TMDL, mitigation bank, and other ecological restoration projects
• Oversee new business/proposal development and scope/budget preparation
• Manage, train, and mentor technical staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, environmental planning/management, or a related discipline
• 7 years of experience performing natural resource inventories and evaluations; environmental documentation (NEPA); project development; planning; environmental permitting; mitigation planning, design, construction support, mitigation monitoring, and permit compliance monitoring   
• Demonstrated relationships with local, state, and federal public clients
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to successfully complete multiple projects on schedule and within budget under limited supervision
• Experience working with a diverse client base
• Willingness to travel
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

Preferred Skills/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Planning/Management, Environmental or Biological Sciences or related field
• Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Wetland Delineator (VA), MDNR Forest Service Qualified Professional (QP), or similar certification

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
    

 Position # 1815