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Senior Environmental Scientist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or biological/scientific discipline
  • 10 years of environmental experience
  • 5 years of transportation project experience
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Leading and developing the required transportation NEPA documentation process
  • Supporting coordination with clients, agencies, and stakeholders as part of transportation project development and NEPA processes
  • Collaborating with design engineers and planning teams to integrate environmental considerations into transportation project development and delivery
  • Overseeing the NEPA for transportation projects from start to finish

Key facts

Other skills

  • Coordinating
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability

About the company

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Olsson

Civil Engineering

We are Olsson, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and design firm with a rich history of success. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it. Our most important asset is our people, and we are dedicated to an environment where we continue to learn, grow, and thrive. This entrepreneurial spirit has made us successful and will keep us successful. The result? Inspired people. Amazing designs. And projects with a purpose. A win-win for all. Founded: 1956 by John E. Olsson Ownership: Employee-owned through a stock bonus program and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Repeat Business: 93 percent of our work came from repeat business in 2017. Ranked: #98 (2018) on Engineering News-Record - Top 500 Design Firms

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryCivil Engineering
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

At Olsson, we help our clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive compliance with key environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. Our approach and use of the latest and best methods help clients achieve their project goals while protecting our natural resources.

As a Senior Environmental Scientist, your role is multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting the delivery of transportation projects. You may manage projects, work with regulators (state department of transportation, state game and fish, state department of environmental quality, Federal Highway Administration [FHWA], U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [USACE], U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS]), coordinate with clients, and collaborate with team members. You may also mentor and train others on complex work and lead client and regulatory meetings.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact!

Primary Responsibilities:

  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Leading and developing the required transportation NEPA documentation process; including Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement, interfacing with agencies (e.g., lead federal agency, state agencies, State Historic Preservation Office [SHPO], USACE, USFWS) to secure necessary reviews and guidance, and coordinating across a multidisciplinary team (traffic, survey, and roadway)
  • Regulatory Compliance: Supporting coordination with clients, agencies, and stakeholders as part of transportation project development and NEPA processes. Assisting with public-facing project discussions and communicating environmental considerations to multidisciplinary teams and project partners
  • Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work: Collaborating with design engineers and planning teams to integrate environmental considerations into transportation project development and delivery
  • Project Management: Overseeing the NEPA for transportation projects from start to finish, managing NEPA timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and coordinating with subconsultant, clients, and agencies
  • Technical Coordination: Interpreting transportation design plans and technical studies including noise, air quality, traffic, drainage, and alternatives analyses to identify environmental risks, support NEPA documentation, and coordinate permitting and agency review processes

 

We are open to considering candidates in a variety of locations, including areas where we may not currently have an office presence. While we have active openings in Fayetteville, AR; Little Rock, AR; Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE; Overland Park, KS; Oklahoma City, OK; Colorado Springs, CO; Loveland, CO; and Denver, CO, we welcome candidates interested in other locations as well. 

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others
  • Having ownership in the work you do
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities
  • Empowering others to use their talents 
  • Utilizing your skills to manage multiple priorities in a client-focused environment
  • Enhancing team development by sharing best practices, tools, and valuable lessons learned

You bring to the team:

  • Strong communication skills 
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or biological/scientific discipline
  • 10 years of environmental experience
  • 5 years of transportation project experience
  • Aptitude for project management, ensuring oversight and compliance with environmental regulations
  • Skilled in clearly communicating findings and producing high-quality written deliverables, including reports, memos, and documentation
  • Self-direction and dependability, with strong follow-through on deadlines and deliverables

 

 

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range
$80,000$140,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

 

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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