Environmental Planner / Scientist

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Environmental Planner/Scientist for their Baltimore, MD office. The role involves supporting project development, permitting, and environmental restoration for various infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating environmental assessments and compliance, conducting surveys, and collaborating with teams. Willingness to travel and work at client offices is required.
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We are currently seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our team in our Baltimore, MD office. Prospective candidates with a strong technical background and experience are sought to support the growth of our Mid Atlantic environmental practice.

This position will work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in project development, permitting, environmental restoration design, and compliance for a wide variety of infrastructure projects (Environmental Restoration, Water Resources, Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Marine, and Buildings). The Environmental Scientist will collaborate with regional managers to identify new business opportunities, coordinate proposal development, and prepare technical scopes and related budgets.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate environmental inventory and permitting for projects throughout the mid-Atlantic including MD, VA, DE, PA, DC, WVA (CWA Section 404/401, MD NTWW Law, MD Tidal Wetlands Law, MD Forest Conservation Act, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, Coastal Zone Management, and Section 7 of ESA)
• Coordinate NEPA reviews, documentation, and technical reports (Section 106 of NHPA, Section 4(f), and other related state and federal regulations)
• Coordinate/ conduct delineations of waters of the U.S. and jurisdictional determinations
• Coordinate/conducts forest stand delineations and large tree surveys
• Coordinate/conduct rare species surveys
• Support planning, design, and construction monitoring for wetland/ stream restoration, TMDL, and other ecological restoration projects
• Provides technical and management support as in-house staff to various clients as needed

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental planning/management, natural resources, or a related discipline
• 5-10 years of experience performing environmental documentation (NEPA), project development, planning, natural resource inventories and evaluations, environmental permitting, mitigation planning/design/ construction support, mitigation monitoring, and permit compliance monitoring
• Demonstrated relationships with local, state, and federal public clients
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to successfully complete multiple projects on schedule and within budget under limited supervision
• Experience working with a diverse client base
• Willingness to travel
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to work at client offices as required

Preferred Skills/Education:
• Master’s degree in Environmental Planning/Management, Environmental or Biological Sciences, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), MDNR Forest Service Qualified Professional (QP), or similar certification

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 2394

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