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Job Title: Senior Environmental Scientist

Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Scientist to join our team.

Senior Environmental Scientists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We are looking for a colleague who would like to lead, and mentor scientists and impress clients with a job well done.

Responsibilities: The Senior Environmental Scientist will support permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities may include any of the following:

  • Project Leadership & Oversight
  • Serve as Technical Lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects
  • Oversee project scope, budget, and timelines with minimal supervision
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and technical quality across project Deliverables

Mentorship & Supervision

  • Provide mentorship and training to junior staff, including field methods, reporting standards, and career development
  • Review and approve technical reports and field data collected by others
  • Delegate tasks appropriately and manage workloads of small teams

Technical Expertise

  • Be recognized as a subject matter expert in a specialty area (e.g., NEPA, ESA compliance, wetlands delineations, acoustic bat surveys)
  • Provide QA/QA reviews and technical guidance for complex studies or assessments
  • Conducting efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects
  • Completing wetland/stream delineations and other fieldwork in diverse and challenging landscapes
  • Produce Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for large acreage projects
  • Characterize vegetation communities and evaluate the presence of habitat for species of concern
  • Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects
  • Proficient in Writing and editing technical reports
  • Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices
  • Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities
  • Designing and implementing field surveys/studies for biological, avian, wetland, cultural, and other key environmental requirements for renewable energy projects

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field; master’s degree in related field a plus
  • 7-10+ years of environmental consulting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus
  • Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and wetland/stream delineation methods
  • Solid understanding of the Endangered Species Act and its effect on renewable energy development
  • Experience conducting environmental fatal flaws/constraints analyses a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks
  • Demonstrated planning and implementation skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators
  • Willingness and ability to conduct overnight travel (approximately 40%) for field investigations under potentially challenging environmental conditions
  • Ability to anticipate problems and collectively work toward solutions

Location: Austin, TX- Open to Remote

Employment Type: This is a full-time, salaried position.

Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • 401K with Employer Matching
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary Quarterly Bonus
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Work-from-home Policy

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance