What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Overview
Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for individuals with 0-5 years of experience who desire to perform wetland delineation, protected species habitat characterization, land mapping, GPS data collection, GIS application, and prepare permits and reports in support of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and state and local permits.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for individuals with 0-5 years of experience who desire to perform wetland delineation, protected species habitat characterization, land mapping, GPS data collection, GIS application, and prepare permits and reports in support of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and state and local permits.
Responsibilities
- Conducting field surveys and collecting data for various resources.
- Performing wetlands/waters of the US delineations.
- Preparing reports for projects that have been evaluated in the field or descriptions based on available maps and aerial photographs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Botany, Biology, Zoology, Natural Resource Management, or similar.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Ability to work within a team or independently.
- Good technical writing skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel and be out in the field approximately 75% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks. Travel is generally within Texas, but also New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana and may extend beyond this range. Overnight travel on short notice is possible.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Experience with wildlife or aquatic studies and surveys.
- Plant identification skills a plus.
- Wetland delineation skill a plus.
- ESRI GIS application skill a plus.
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
