Staff Environmental Scientist 1 at Haley & Aldrich – Rochester, New York

Staff Environmental Scientist 1
Rochester, NY, United States | req2023

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist 1 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a temporary, full-time position located in our Rochester, NY office.

In this role, you will support our energy market segment primarily with natural resource permitting services for energy transmission (gas and electric), utility-scale energy generation (such as natural gas-fired power plants), as well as renewable energy (solar, storage, wind) projects. You will be responsible for conducting routine field and office data collection, analysis, and reporting, including delineation of wetlands and streams, ecological surveys, site reconnaissance, and SWPPP/E&S inspections. You will collect and manage field data using GPS, GIS systems, and digital field data forms, and synthesize findings into technical deliverables and project reports. You will also support technical evaluations for compliance with applicable regulations and assist in mapping, communications, and the documentation required for permitting and project execution. All work must be carried out in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

• Conduct routine data collection, analysis, and reporting using approved standard procedures appropriate for this discipline.
• Conduct field surveys such as the delineation of natural resources (wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat) using standard industry protocols.
• Collect and manage field data (use of GPS, GIS, digital data forms, soil boring logs, water sampling data sheets, etc.) and synthesize the data into standard reporting deliverables.
• Assist with wetland and stream delineation surveys, ecological surveys, drill/test pit explorations, and water sampling.
• Assist in identifying technical issues and regulatory compliance strategies.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and other routine data collection activities such as SWPPP/E&S inspections.
• Document project-related activities including project communications and data management.
• Draft technical reports and create project mapping using GIS.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• High school, associates or some college courses in Environmental Science or related natural science discipline.
• 0 to 3 years of related experience, including internships.
• Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management skills.
• Able to work independently or with minimal direction in performing tasks and assignments under the direction of senior staff.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
• Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with conducting natural resources field surveys and/or construction environmental compliance monitoring.
• Experience supporting natural resources permitting, ideally for energy projects.
• Good working knowledge of GIS/CAD and experience using a mapping grade GPS.

The salary range for this position in Rochester, NY is $27.00 - $30.00 hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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