Senior Environmental Scientist (Orlando)

Department: Geotechnical/Environmental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Orlando, FL

Reporting To: Amy Daly

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. 

CPH has an opening in its Orlando, Florida office for the following position:

Senior Environmental Scientist with 7 to 12 years experience with a B.S. in biology/environmental science field required. Must have expertise in of wetland delineation, water quality monitoring, flora and fauna identification, species survey protocol, qualitative & quantitative monitoring methodologies, functional assessment experience and strong oral and written communication skills.

Hiring Bonus of $2,500 for selected candidate!

Duties Include

Office and field work attendant to due diligence investigations, permitting, project management and special environmental studies and surveys. The applicant should be physically able to complete strenuous field work when required. Should be proficient with Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point.

Requirements

• Proficient with wetland delineation – identification of hydric soils and knowledge of plants required.
• Proficient with water quality monitoring – procedures, QAQC and analysis of results
• Physically able to conduct field work in all weather conditions and environments
• Able to furnish assistance to engineers and scientists with standard environmental issues
• Experience with permitting with the 5 Water Management Districts, FDEP and the Army Corps of Engineers and local municipalities
• Able to provide a draft work product to supervisor that was prepared using sound professional judgement.
• Able to produce standard work products with minimal review comments
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgement and knowledge of principles and techniques in making minor adaptations and modifications to the work product.
• Able to recognize and then ask when assistance is needed
• May be required to supervise or coordinate the work of others on specific assignments.
• Able to work under supervision, receiving instruction on specific assignment objectives, standard permitting projects and propose possible solutions.
• Able to demonstrate responsibility by adhering to project scope, completing a job within the budget limitations and bringing issues of concern to supervisor’s attention.
• Detailed oriented
• FFWCC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent Permit.

Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental, Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.