Senior Scientist

Why join us?

It is 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’re looking for energetic, highly motivated professionals to join our team as a Senior Environmental Scientist in the Orlando area. This position will lead environmental permitting and project management for one of our main transportation clients. Some of the duties include project, schedule, and task management; team and agency coordination; federal and state permitting, tracking, and mitigation planning; and compliance. The applicant should be capable of working independently, with strong technical writing, experience with quality control, and ability to handle multiple projects at once. 

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?

• Execution of PM responsibilities on numerous projects
• Independently interface with FDOT and regulatory staff to accomplish project directives
• Monitor, coordinate and/or provide direction on quality control efforts
• Perform work which involves the preparation and completion of state and federal regulatory permits and mitigation plans
• Field activities would be limited but could include wetland delineation, threatened and endangered species surveys and relocations, and environmental compliance activities, and would mostly include overseeing others to do this work

What will you contribute?

• Education: B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Science, Marine Science, Biology, Zoology, Ecology, or related natural science field. MS. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 5 years with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated transportation project and permitting experience
• Lead and participate in projects with large-scale consultation needs with USACE, USFWS and FWC. Agency contacts a plus. Must have a strong understanding of federal, local, and state permitting requirements.  
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, technical writing, computer and communication skills required.
• NEPA (PD&E) experience desired, including preparation and review.
• Position requires driving a company vehicle; incumbent must have valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company policy.
• Travel will be required, but infrequent (~5%).

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.

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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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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.

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