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Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson's Utility Environmental Sciences team, where innovation meets sustainability in the energy sector. Our diverse team, comprising experts in various environmental sciences, focuses on providing environmentally sound and economically viable solutions. We excel in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance with major environmental acts and policies. Our work spans environmental engineering, planning, and permitting, delivering win-win solutions for clients, communities, and the environment.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the environment? As a Wetland Scientist at Olsson, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to balance the needs of our clients and the environment. You'll perform standard scientific techniques and procedures, using your expertise to make minor adaptations and modifications. Your role will involve generating innovative ideas and developing high-quality solutions for our projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead field teams for wetland delineations following the USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplement(s).

• Conduct data collection, sample analysis, and evaluate environmental solutions for various projects.

• Interpret field observations and research findings to prepare detailed reports and assess project feasibility.

• Utilize standard techniques and methods to coordinate environmental investigations.

• Maintain accurate project information and client records in our project management system.

• Collect environmental data to identify potential project impacts and recommend changes.

• Propose and implement adaptations to methods and procedures for project components.

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

• Perform natural resource surveys, including wetlands, streams, and vegetation.

• Support project permitting at local, state, and federal levels.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.

• Having ownership in the work you do.

• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field.

• Wetland delineation certification (MWPCP or PWS) preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of environmental consulting or related experience.

• Experience with ESRI Survey123 and Field Maps preferred.

• Highly motivated, client-focused, works well in a team environment, adapts to changing workloads.

• Experience planning and conducting wetland delineations.

• Experience authoring wetland delineation reports and Clean Water Act Section 404 permits.

• Ability to communicates project development and progress with project managers and/or clients.

• Ability to work in remote or uneven terrain, potentially for long durations and in a variety of weather conditions, in a safe manner.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities.

• Receive an excellent 401(k) match.

• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.

• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance.

• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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