Environmental Scientist (Natural Resources/ Protected Species)

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Our Environmental Services team is looking for a driven senior scientist or project manager to support our broad range of projects across multiple client sectors. The ideal candidate would have 4 or more years of experience in environmental consulting, at least 2 years of experience managing projects or tasks, and be interested in growing their career as an environmental scientist to support the continued growth of our team and BGE.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effectively plan/conduct field surveys for wetlands, wildlife and habitat assessments
• Prepare report documentation, supporting materials and permit applications for in support of client projects for a wide variety of industries
• Conduct wetland delineations and wetland functional assessments in accordance with applicable agency regulations and guidance
• Conduct vegetation inventories and monitoring
• Conduct wildlife surveys and habitat assessments for listed species
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze ecological/environmental data
• Communicate scientific/technical information to the project manager and team
• Review environmental reports, permits and related materials
• Compile and analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports, including literature, methods, protocols, and regulatory rules for special status species
• Apply current state, federal, and local environmental regulations to develop guidance, prepare permit applications, conduct agency coordination, and serve as project and/or task manager on assigned projects
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, that include other ecologists/scientists, engineers, planners, surveyors, government agencies, landowners and other entities as required

Field Duties (approximately 50% of the time): 

• Working outdoors, sometimes exposed to inclement weather conditions
• Walking distances of up to 8 miles per day over rugged, heavily vegetated terrain
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Wearing various required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Working with handheld data collectors and GPS software and equipment
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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, rangeland science, wildlife management, or related field
• 4+ years field experience with focus on aquatic resources, protected species, ecological sampling, and/or related fields
• Experience conducting wetland functional assessments (e.g., HGMi, UMAM)
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
• Adept field observation skills and strong attention to detail
• A positive attitude and ability to work well with others at all times
• Thorough knowledge of Texas and understanding of adjacent state  ecosystems,  and federal environmental regulations and regulatory guidance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook
• Demonstrable commitment to safety, safe work practices and use of PPE
• Demonstrable good driving record and valid driver’s license
• Experience operating 4-wheel drive trucks and UTVs
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in remote areas for extended periods (up to 2 weeks), including overnight travel
• Organizational and business-technical writing skills
• Effective time-management, written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Professional attitude and solid decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in team situations and establish strong relationships with other teams, both internal and external

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances 
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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