ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION | CHICAGO/DOWNERS GROVE, IL | ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
We are in need of an Assistant Environmental Scientist in Downers Grove, IL to complete field work, permit applications and task management for a variety of market sectors, including transmission, oil and gas, renewable, and transportation.
- $25-$30/hr. based on experience
- 40 hours per week, M-F
- Contract with opportunity to convert FT (Contract-to-Hire)
- Working location will be in either The Downers Grove or downtown Chicago offices.
Description:
The Assistant Environmental Scientist - Permitting will work with the office’s Natural & Cultural Resources group within the Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:
- Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocol and procedures.
- Assist with completing field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources.
- Compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.
- Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
- Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
- Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
- Inspect
- Frequent overnight travel to field locations may be required (50-70%)
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required
- 0-2 years of relevant professional experience if possible.
- Previous course work related to environmental science, biology, natural resource or other applicable coursework
- Previous work experience with natural resource permitting a plus.
- Experience with GPS equipment or GIS a plus.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
- Ability to work 50% or more in the field.
- EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans