Environmental Scientist

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: Responsible for various environmental investigation, permitting, and impact analyses projects, and support for water and wastewater projects, applying knowledge of geology and environmental practices and regulations. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential functions and responsibilities: Conducts research of hydro-geological and geological projects Collects data and field samples during field investigations Analyzes and manages data received from field investigations; determines the location, size, condition, and impacts to designated environmental resources Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to complete a task Documents methodologies and findings of research and field investigations Writes technical reports, field delineation reports, impact assessments, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports with supervisory input and oversight Assists and/or manages with supervisory oversight various state, federal, and local regulatory permit application processes. Assists with wastewater system operation and maintenance activities, including but not limited to field crew assignments, field inspections, Nonessential functions and responsibilities: Participates in field investigations Participates in preparation of meeting materials and attends meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned Required Experience 0-5 years of experience Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, environmental or natural science, biology, planning, ecology, geology or a related field Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and familiarity with AutoCADD and/or Microstation, and GIS programs Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening Working Conditions: Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 80% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Field work is required approximately 20% of the time and is conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson