Environmental Scientist I

WGI•Fort Lauderdale, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist with 0 - 5 years of professional experience to be part of our Environmental Services department in our Fort Lauderdale or Miami, FL office. WGI is seeking an entry level environmental scientist to serve as an “In-House” consultant to assist senior staff with technical support and local, state and federal regulatory permitting of transportation projects in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, as a function of duties for a districtwide contract with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) – District 6. The Environmental Scientist will be responsible for providing technical support to our transportation projects. This position is for someone who enjoys a mixture of office and field work and enjoys a diversity of project types. The Environmental Scientist will work under the direction of several senior-level environmental professionals with diverse areas of expertise including wetland and upland permitting, and protected species management. We are seeking someone excited to expand their professional expertise and to contribute to WGI’s ongoing growth. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. WGI prides its reputation as one of the nation's top consulting firms -- and our awards support our beliefs. We strive to stay ahead of the curve investing in the latest tools and technology. We are always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help expand our visionary approach. One of our core values is Passion for People! If you think you are an innovative team-player and want to shape the built world, join our WGI team today! WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program. #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
Ability to identify Florida trees and wetland plants
Must be able to collect data in hot and difficult field conditions including remote and swampy places
Excellent technical writing skills and communication skills
Ability to work independently
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of threatened and endangered species that occur in Florida is a plus
Experience with GIS or AutoCAD is a plus
Knowledge of Florida and federal permitting rules is a plus
PADI or NAUI certifications preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Assist with transportation projects by coordinating with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, planners, and surveyors
Collect field data such as soil and groundwater sampling, tree surveys, wetland assessments, protected species surveys, and gopher tortoise relocation
Conducting benthic resource surveys (seagrasses and corals)
Analyze data, prepare graphics, write technical reports, and prepare environmental permit applications
other responsibilites as assigned by the manager