Environmental Scientist 1

Dewberry • Orlando, FL

22h

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist I to join our Orlando, FL office. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our team of outstanding professionals. The individual will perform work associated with environmental permitting, which includes natural resource inventory, analysis, wetland delineation, species assessments, permitting and mitigation.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or related field is required.
• 0-3 years’ work experience is required.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Regular field work in a variety of seasonal conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Local and occasional statewide travel is required for position.
• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD and/or Microstation a plus.
• Capability to execute and coordinate environmental permitting and environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the desktop review of natural resources for various types of projects
• Help conduct field reviews of soil, hydrology and vegetation inventories/plant identifications and wildlife assessments, as applicable.
• Prepare plans, specifications, maps, exhibits and supporting documentation for client and regulatory approvals.
• Provide assistance with preparation of federal, state and local government permit applications
• GIS analyses
• Document field investigation results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level