Environmental Scientist – Senior Level (Hybrid)

The role – what you’ll do 

Barr is seeking an environmental scientist to join our Ann Arbor, Michigan, team. In this hybrid role, you will support our Water Resources group with characterization of environmental resources, impact assessments, and project permitting and compliance.

A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They possess exceptional organization skills, can work in a fast-paced environment, and have a flexible working style. They are also willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs.

Your impact – key responsibilities 

• Field support: completing wetland delineations and in-field streams evaluations, protected species assessments, botanical inventories, protected species habitat reviews, and other ecological field investigations.

• Permitting: assisting with regulatory interpretation and permitting processes primarily involving the lakes, streams, and wetlands regulatory programs through the State of Michigan and the federal government.

• Regulatory knowledge: regulatory programs related to project work may include the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Part 303 (Wetlands Protection) and Part 301 (Inland Lakes & Streams) of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 1994 PA 451.

• Environmental impact and reporting: completing desktop reviews such as topography, soils, streams, land use/cover, National Wetland Inventory, and protected species databases; completing assessments to determine environmental impacts; and preparing applications and reports required for project implementation.

• Project and task management: assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Helping ensure project milestones are met and providing regular updates to project managers and clients.

About the opportunity 

• Compensation: Anticipated range of $90,000–120,000 salary. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as Exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Hybrid: A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Ann Arbor, Michigan, office.

• Travel requirement: Daily travel to field and client sites in Michigan during peak season. Up to 10 percent domestic field/on-site work involving short-term, out-of-town assignments.

• Work environment: some fieldwork locations include difficult terrain typical of backcountry (e.g., dense vegetation, fallen timber, poor footing soils, streams), roadway, and construction sites. Work may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of mining or other industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided.

• Physical requirements: walking up to 10 miles per day in extreme temperatures of up to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit.

About you – required core competencies

• Education: bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies/policy, ecology, natural resources management, biology, botany, or a related natural resources field.

• Experience: 10 years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above.

• Travel: ability and willingness to travel to site and client locations.

• Driver's license: must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Helpful additional experience (not required)

• Experience conducting tree surveys to comply with municipal tree and woodland protection ordinances.

• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification.

• Experience performing stream geomorphic surveys, conducting stream characterization, and/or supporting stream mitigation and/or restoration design.

• Familiarity with CAD or GIS tools (ArcGIS, Collector, etc.).