Mid-Level Scientist/Ecologist

We are hiring! Atkins is currently seeking a Junior Ecologist to join our Environmental Sciences group in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate for this position will apply their ecological and environmental knowledge toward the assessment of project sites, along with preparation and review of environmental documents and regulatory applications. This position may require the candidate to serve as an extension of staff to a major client either intermittently or long-term. 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!

About Us

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins 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. Atkins 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?

• Provide project task schedules for assigned projects which includes a list of all required ecology documentation and permits, prioritized by project baseline schedules; 

• Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database; 

• Evaluation of impacts from transportation projects on the natural environment; 

• Coordinate with design professionals and overall project team for accurate depiction of natural resources on construction plans and to identify opportunities for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts; 

• Perform field investigations of projects sites including wetland and stream delineations with functional assessments according to applicable methodologies

• Perform GPS field mapping, post processing, and distribution of GPS-mapped resources in multiple formats; 

• Document, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data on projects of varying complexity and size within Georgia and the southeast; 

• Evaluate, map, and describe on-site habitats while identifying those potentially suitable to support protected species; 

• Prepare documentation and technical reports detailing the findings of ecological surveys and coordinate with state and federal agencies; 

• Prepare special provisions and permit applications for various regulatory agencies, including the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD); Conduct site reviews with the USACE and/or Georgia EPD and participate in project meetings.

What will you contribute?

• B.A./B.S. or M.S. in a field of Science to commensurate with hiring discipline. 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.

• Aptitude for maintaining a professional attitude and attention to detail while working alone and within a team environment; 

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues; 

• Strong organizational, task and time management, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills; 

• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software, ArcGIS, Trimble GPS, and Pathfinder Office; 

• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working with GDOT;

• Similar environmental consultation experience related to GDOT and/or other linear projects (including projects with federal funding) and regulatory consultation experience with USACE and/or Georgia EPD; 

• Strong botanical identification skills within the southeast, specifically within the ecoregions comprising Georgia; 

• Experience with review and interpretation of construction plans;  

• Completion of training courses required for GDOT pre-qualification in the area of Ecology.

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 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
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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!

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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.

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