What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Environmental Scientist - Leadership Role position at Houston Engineering, Inc.?
About Houston Engineering, Inc.
At Houston Engineering, Inc., we are passionate about delivering high-quality environmental solutions that meet the needs of our clients. Our team of experts has extensive experience in wetland ecology and conservation, and we are committed to staying at the forefront of best practices and technologies.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Wetland Scientist to join our team as a leader in environmental science. The successful candidate will have a strong background in wetland ecology and conservation, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of environmental scientists on diverse projects including permitting, wetland delineations, and environmental assessments.
- Provide project scope, timeline, and budgeting to engineers and project managers for water resources, transportation, and municipal engineering projects.
- Manage and participate in environmental project activities such as scheduling, tracking, and planning for assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
- Interpret data and observations to ensure compliance with various regulations such as Wetland Conservation Act, Clean Water Act and NEPA requirements, and advising project teams accordingly.
- Lead projects or studies related to ecology, wildlife habitat, water quality issues, and stream channel assessments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific discipline (biological sciences, aquatic or terrestrial biology, ecology, limnology, natural resources management, water resource science).
- Minimum 10 years of demonstrated professional experience addressing environmental issues associated with water quality, wetlands, and regulatory / permitting issues.
- Certified Minnesota Wetland Professional (CMWP) is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft office (word & excel), computer models, databases, and GIS.
- Experience with the biological and ecological concepts related to water resources and have a firm understanding of federal, state and local regulatory programs.
- Valid Driver's License and in good standing.
