Environmental Scientist (Permitting Specialist) Job at Houston Engineering, Inc., Osseo, MN

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  • Houston Engineering, Inc.
  • Osseo, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Job Location: Maple Grove, MN

At Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) we are scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, programmers, and surveyors providing innovative and practical leading-edge water quality and sustainability solutions to public, private and non-profit clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to meeting client needs and innovative environmental solutions. Our unique perspectives on joining web technology with engineering science has made us a leader in the development of climate and environmental decision support systems. Our Maple Grove office has an immediate opening for an Environmental Scientist working at the cutting edge of wetlands, regulatory and permitting, and water quality.

Job Description

A scientist applying for this position must understand, be conversant and have demonstrated experience with the biological and ecological concepts related to water resources and have a firm understanding of federal, state and local regulatory programs. An emphasis will be placed on candidates with the following skillsets:

  • Wetland delineation experience in Minnesota, with an added emphasis to those candidates already certified for wetland delineations
  • Regional experience in botanical surveys and Minnesota certifications for rare species surveys
  • Regulatory experience pertaining to local, state, and federal permitting and NEPA compliance
  • Experience working on projects or studies related to the Wetland Conservation Act, Clean Water Act, ecology, wildlife habitat, water quality issues, and stream channel assessments
  • Demonstrated project management and business development experience.

The preferred candidate needs to illustrate the ability to work independently, apply reasoning skills and logic to reach technical conclusions, and have an aptitude and desire to tackle new and challenging issues. The ability to conduct field work associated with wetland delineations, biological assessments, and independently develop and prepare technical reports with a moderate amount of guidance is a necessity. Occasional travel necessary. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with project management experience and direct experience interacting with clients.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific discipline (biological sciences, aquatic or terrestrial biology, ecology, limnology, natural resources management, water resource science).
  • Minimum five years of demonstrated professional experience addressing environmental issues associated with water quality, wetlands, and regulatory / permitting issues.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office (word & excel), computer models, databases, and GIS.
  • Valid Driver’s License and in good standing.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

Apply by November 30, 2024

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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