Environmental Scientist/Ecologist
- Henderson
Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to join our Henderson, NV office.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Conduct/participate in natural resource field investigations, including but not limited to: wetlands and other waters of the US, potential habitat for threatened and endangered species, vegetative community identification/mapping, presence/absence surveys, specimen collection and handling, construction monitoring, and stormwater and erosion control monitoring and compliance.
- Prepares technical report of findings; supports preparation of permits and NEPA documents and provides peer reviews of reports prepared by others.
- Responsible for planning field work and coordinating with various parties as to when and where field work will occur.
- Serves as an in-field team leader for health and safety requirements, including the preparation of safety documents and adherence to company safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintains field notes and other collected data in an organized and useful fashion to meet and safeguard project objectives.
- Effectively communicate the results of studies performed to supervisory and project management staff.
- Support proposal scope, technical approaches, and fee estimates.
- Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
What will you contribute?
- B.S./B.A. or M.S. in a field of Natural Resources such as Wildlife Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology. This level may be achieved by Scientists with minimum three years' experience since Bachelor's degree or two years' experience with Master's degree; typical incumbent has five years' experience.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, technical writing, computer and communication skills desired.
- The ideal candidate would have experience in identification of waters of the United States (including wetlands); Section 404/401 permitting including Nationwide Permits, related Pre-construction Notifications, Regional General Permits, and possibly Individual Permits.
- The ideal candidate would be familiar with regional flora and fauna, with documented experience as a biological monitor for Mojave Desert Tortoises and compliance under the ESA.
- The ideal candidate would have botanical experience with BLM sensitive and rare plant species.
- Experience with other federal land management agencies (FHWA-CFLHD, USFS, BLM, NPS) preferred.
- Impact analysis including NEPA and related documentation.
- Stormwater and erosion compliance experience.
- Wetland and stream condition assessment. Wetland and stream mitigation.
- Basic stream hydrologic principles.
- GIS skills and GPS equipment familiarity.
- The successful applicant must have a general understanding of one or more of the following industries: infrastructure, transportation, state and local governments, or water quality.
- Prior experience with the Las Angeles and the Sacramento Districts of the USACE and NDOT projects preferred.
- Prior absence and presence survey experience as well as USFWS scientific permits or ability to obtain permits also preferred.
- Routine travel is to be expected.
- Must be confident working in harsh and inhospitable outdoor climates in the Western US during all times of the year.
- Must maintain a keen awareness of safety protocols in the field and in the office.
- Position may require use of company vehicle. Incumbent must have valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.
We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Group Insurance
- Two Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
- Pet Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
- A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.
By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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