Environmental Planner/Scientist - Entry Level

ETC is Houston’s premier AEC and infrastructure recruiting firm, connecting reputable organizations throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast with exceptional environmental, engineering, and technical talent. A client of ours is seeking an Environmental Planner / Scientist to support environmental planning and regulatory compliance efforts for transportation, water, wastewater, and other infrastructure projects. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career environmental professional with one to three years of consulting or agency experience who wants to develop expertise in NEPA documentation, environmental site assessments, technical studies, regulatory coordination, and public outreach. The selected candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, support fieldwork and environmental analyses, and assist with proposals and business development initiatives. Location: Houston, TX Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Per Year Worksite: Onsite Employment Type: Full Time Responsibilities Providing multifaceted subject mattersupportinregulatory compliance processes of NEPA, Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Assistingin the preparation ofNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements for transportation or other infrastructure(water, wastewater, etc.)projectsin accordance withTexas Department of Transportation or other state/federal agency standards. Performing/supportingenvironmental technical studies and report preparation, asappropriate. Assistinginpublic and agency outreach. Working with an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists Assistingwith proposals and business development Stays up to date on regulatory changes andestablishworking relationships with regulatory officials Participate in client functions, tradeshowsand conferences Conductand supportenvironmental site assessments (Phase I/II ESA studies, TxDOT ISAs, etc.) Support andassistwater resources and wetland delineations, biological habitatassessmentsand other support fieldwork activities Qualifications Bachelor’sand/orMaster’sdegree inbiological sciences,environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, geography,GISor similar discipline/closely related field Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPointand Project Candidate must provide research andwritingexamples, as applicable Preferred Additional Qualifications 1-3 years of related consulting or agency experience preferred Competence withArcGISand Python programming language Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Communicate and coordinate effectively with the project team and clients Valid driver's license is required Benefits Our comprehensive compensation package includes full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off; employee referral and professional license bonuses ETC. ETC is an E-Verify Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Environmental Planner/Scientist - Entry Level