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    Early Career Environmental Scientist/ Ecologist - Atlanta, United States - WSP

    WSP
    WSP Atlanta, United States

    10 hours ago

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    New Graduate, Full
    Description

    This Opportunity

    WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Environmental Scientist/ Ecologist for our Norcross, GA office. The following location will also be considered: Kennesaw, GA and Marietta, GA. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

    Your Impact

  • Jurisdictional wetland delineation
  • Environmental oversight during construction to ensure compliance with permit conditions
  • Threatened and endangered species surveys
  • Assessment of potential impacts to wetlands and/or protected species
  • Entrainment sampling at power generation facilities in support of CWA 316(b) compliance
  • Support for preparation of applications for GA Environmental Protection Division and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits
  • Wetland and stream mitigation monitoring
  • Local and/or national travel (up to 50% of the time) with possible short-term or long-term assignments at project sites

    • Who You Are

    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Fisheries, or related field
  • 0-1 years of relevant work experience.
  • Familiarity with Georgia/Southeastern U.S. wetland ecology, wildlife ecology, and/or botany
  • Fluency in regulatory agency guidelines in the state of Georgia (GA EPD, GA DNR, USACE, USFWS)
  • GIS experience
  • Capable of producing clear and concise written technical documents
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
  • Comfortable with managing a workflow that includes field work and completion of reporting tasks for multiple projects in a timely manner
  • Capable of working independently and effectively with a team, both office and field settings
  • Self-motivated, reliable and dedicated individual

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
  • Experience Operating of 4x4 vehicles and boats.

    • #LI-GD1

    Additional Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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