Senior Environmental Planning Consultant - Ecology Job at WSP, Atlanta, GA

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  • WSP
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Senior Consultant/Environmental Planning/Ecologist

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Consultant/Environmental Planning/Ecologist for our Atlanta, GA office. Be involved in projects with our Advisory Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

  • Conduct ecological field surveys, including collecting observational, spatial, and environmental data. Perform additional tasks supporting environmental permitting and ecological evaluations.
  • Jurisdictional wetland and stream delineation.
  • Conduct protected species surveys and habitat assessments surveys.
  • Assessment of potential impacts to wetlands, streams, and/or protected species.
  • Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
  • Draft ecological documents and permits and provide QA/QC for documents prepared by others.
  • Wetland and stream mitigation monitoring and credit calculations.
  • Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Botany, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in ecology/environmental planning and permitting projects for transportation and other infrastructure related programs.
  • Ability to work independently under limited supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives and provide guidance to junior staff.
  • Experience with wetland/stream permitting, conducting ecological field surveys, data collection, and habitat assessments for species of Georgia and Southeast.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with regulatory agency guidelines pertaining to transportation projects in Georgia (GDOT, GA EPD, USACE, USFWS).
  • Proficient with Arc Map/Arc Pro and GIS applications.
  • Capable of producing clear and concise written documents.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
  • Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
  • Ability to uphold workplace safety guidelines and to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in relevant field of study.
  • Professional licensure or certification (PWS, CEP, etc.).

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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