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Senior Environmental Scientist

Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a motivated, full-time Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Tampa, FL office. The Senior Environmental Scientist will be an integral part of our Ecosciences team, leading and delivering a variety of projects around the State and beyond.

Your role

In this role, the Senior Environmental Scientist will play a key role in the planning, execution, and management of our projects.

  • Lead and mentor junior staff in field surveys and data collection, including habitat evaluations, wetland delineations, and wildlife surveys & relocations.
  • Lead and support agency coordination, understanding jurisdiction and regulatory requirements for each agency.
  • Prepare local, state and federal permit application packages.
  • Prepare and review technical reports summarizing findings, ensuring accuracy of environmental documentation.
  • Collaborate across disciplines to ensure the environment is adequately considered into engineering and development projects.
  • Support the preparation of draft environmental scopes, units, and staff hours for projects based on experience and/or existing guidelines.
  • Monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure profitability and timely delivery of our work products.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to our high standards.
  • The position offers an exciting opportunity for hands-on experience in environmental services while contributing to impactful projects.
Sciences

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-160679

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or a related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology). Master's degree or higher preferred.
  • 10+ years of practical experience in the environmental industry (or 7+ years with a Master's degree).
  • FWC-authorized gopher tortoise agent (or other wildlife permit) preferred.
  • Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and developing budgets preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team setting.
  • Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite. Preference for GIS mapping experience.
  • Familiarity or established relationships with FDOT, regulatory agencies, and/or energy clients preferred.
  • Desire to conduct field work, including wetland delineations and wildlife surveys.
  • Ability to communicate technical and complex information clearly.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $145,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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