Job Description

Environmental Scientist

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Berlin, NJ

Reporting To: Anika Andrews

Compensation: $58,000 - $85,000 / year

Artheonis seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a well-established consulting firm. Candidate should be organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and within a team.

About Artheon
Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and procurement of environmental permits/approvals for design projects
• Ability to effectively manage workload and shifting priorities.
• Preparation of technical reports, e.g., Environmental Impact Studies, permit compliance documents
• Field work to support environmental permitting, e.g., wetlands delineation, habitat assessment
• Desktop review of environmental constraints utilizing ArcGIS, Nearmap, NJDEP GeoWeb, USFWS IPaC, etc.
• Coordinating with internal and external project managers regarding projects scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordination with clients and regulatory agencies, including attending meetings
• Develop documentation to demonstrate compliance with Executive Order 215 and National Environmental Policy Act, as required
• Assist clients with meeting mitigation requirements, including coordination with mitigation banks, designing mitigation sites, and yearly monitoring of site
• Assist with developing materials for project procurement proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology
• 0-4 years of experience in environmental science and permitting
• Experience with wetlands delineations, mitigation, habitat assessments, cultural resources
• Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations
• Proficient at performing wetlands delineations
• Familiarity with New Jersey vegetation
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Strong time management and organizational
• Excellent computer skills are required. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with NJDOT and NJTA projects
• Familiarity with US Environmental Protection Agency, US Army Corp of Engineers, US Coast Guard regulations
• Experience with ArcGIS

Benefits

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.