Environmental Scientist

Description:

Our client is a multidisciplinary wetland and natural resource consulting firm who is currently looking for an Environmental/Wetland Scientist to join their team in the Chantilly, VA area! This candidate would perform wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements under the supervision of mid-to- senior level staff. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in conducting forest stand delineations and tree assessments in urban settings.
• Perform Chesapeake Bay Area and threatened and endangered species studies under the supervision of mid to senior level staff.
• Assist in monitoring of stream and wetland mitigation banks.
• Prepare technical reports and maps in CAD.
• Responsible for managing multiple projects, including maintaining budget and schedule restraints and ensure quality standards on all project deliverables.
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Botany, or related discipline
• 2-5+ years of related environmental consulting/management experience
• Working knowledge of field techniques for wetland delineations, plant identification, soil sampling and threatened and endangered species studies
• Experience in recording/writing detailed technical reports
• Experience with CAD or GIS software preferred
  

Benefits:

• Paid time off.
• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401-K
  

About Actalent

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people