Senior Environmental Scientist

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V Notice To Third-Party Agencies GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity. GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work. Email Communications Thank you for your interest in Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI). By applying, you may receive periodic email notifications about career opportunities. These communications are designed to keep you informed of new and exciting openings across our organization. You can opt out of these notifications at any time. Job Description The GPI Albany, NY office is seeking a full-time, team-oriented, self-motivated Environmental Scientist with eight (8) plus years' experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency. The qualified Environmental Scientist will process a wide range of environmental aspects of a variety of projects, perform technical fieldwork, prepare reports, coordinate with stakeholders and resource agencies, and manage key tasks, while serving in a support role for multi-disciplinary projects. The candidate must possess strong writing, verbal, and problem-solving skills. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you! GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and that fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com Responsibilities: Serve as a technical lead, guiding the Environmental group on best practices, decisions, troubleshooting, and QA/QC. Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams. Ensure effective resource allocation, adequate staffing, and utilization to meet project deadlines. Manage environmental components of civil highway, structural, and land development projects, including: Evaluate applicable environmental regulations (NYSDEC Article 15 and 24, USACOE Section 10 and 404, NYSDOS Coastal Policies, NYSHPO Cultural Resource Section 106, ESA Section 7, etc.); Prepare permit applications to abide by such regulations; provide engineers and clients guidance and interpretation on interdisciplinary environmental protection laws, regulations and permit jurisdictions; Utilize computer program