Environmental Scientist III

Job Summary

Bowman is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist III to join our team in Davis, CA. As a key member of our environmental team, you will be responsible for executing complex projects related to environmental science and engineering disciplines, including air quality, water quality, stormwater, site investigation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complex projects related to environmental science and engineering disciplines, including air quality, water quality, stormwater, site investigation, and regulatory compliance.

• Assist production agriculture, local and state agencies, and irrigation and flood control organizations.

• Prepare scope, schedule, and cost estimates, and manage projects.

• Interact with clients and regulatory agency staff, and review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

• Mentor and assist junior staff on assignments in the office and in the field.

• Utilize and assist less experienced staff in understanding technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients.

• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

• Engage in business development opportunities.

• Conduct complex field assessments to collect and compile data, then analyze and compare data to regulatory standards.

• Assist or perform analysis related to pesticide risks.

• Gather and use peer-reviewed scientific data on soils, hydrology, geology, meteorology, and chemical fate, transport, and toxicity.

• Interact with team members, vendors, analytical laboratories, clients, and regulatory agency staff.

• Prepare proposals, including scope, schedule, and cost estimates, and manage projects.

• Conduct field work independently or in a team environment in all types of weather conditions and throughout various terrains.

• Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates, and reports for projects.

• Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets, and cost estimates.

• Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.

• Assist in all components related to planning and completing environmental projects.

• Prepare reports, diagrams, and exhibits using a variety of software.

• Effectively participate and contribute to the environmental team.

• Understand client objectives and help them reach a successful outcome.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, geology, biology, environmental toxicology, environmental science, or related field required.

• Master's or Ph.D. in civil or environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field preferred.

• Five to ten (5-10) years of work experience required, preferably in a consulting environment.

• Background in environmental modeling, agriculture, water quality, regulatory compliance, and contaminated site assessment is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

• Professional licensure (EIT, PE, GIT, PG, CIH, QISP, QSD/QSP) is a plus.

• Knowledge in the operation and use of field equipment, which includes, but is not limited to, water quality testing equipment (pH, EC, turbidity, etc.), 4x4 trucks, compass, tablet, range finder, etc.

• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.

• Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

• Frequent outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.

• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Salary and Benefits

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $75,000 - $105,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.