Associate Environmental Scientist

SLR Consulting is seeking an Associate Level Environmental Scientist with 7-10 years' experience to support our ecology practice in one of our Connecticut office locations. The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated environmental consulting professional with the desire to foster technical excellence and provide day to day project support. This candidate will be an integral part of our growth strategy and must be willing to perform work both in the office as well as in the field. As a Associate Level Environmental Scientist, you will work with our staff of ecologists, professional wetland scientists, registered soil scientists, landscape architects, and structural/civil/water resource engineers in our Connecticut offices. The ecology group provides integrated services on a wide variety of projects throughout New England, including federal and state wetland delineations, regulatory permitting, coastal resource assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and environmental impact analysis.

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Associate Level Environmental Scientist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

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With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences/Natural Resources Management, Master's Degree preferred
• Professional Wetland Scientist, Registered Soil Scientist, Professional Certified Soil Scientist is strongly preferred or is already working towards these certifications
• 7-10 years of work experience with environmental consulting services for GIS map preparation, wetland delineations, and regulatory permitting
• Fluency with Northeast federal and state Wetland and Waterways Regulations and Threatened or Endangered Species Regulations
• Balances field and office assignments; strong organizational skills
• Prepares technical deliverables, wetland delineation, and impact assessment reports
• Experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge
• Communicates effectively with colleagues
• Demonstrates consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong interest in safety

Personable Attributes & Traits

• Demonstrates values-based competencies in line with the core values that are the foundation of all activities performed in order to achieve the mission of the firm
• Accountability – Accepts personal responsibility for one's actions and decisions
• Client Focus – Responds to and meets the needs of client expectations
• Integrity, Honesty, and Public Trust – Conducts day-to-day business in an ethical manner
• Team Values – Respects others and embraces diversity

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting site visits to assess ecological communities, flora and fauna inventories and delineating wetlands.
• Participating in meetings and agency consultation
• Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with company safety rules and applicable regulatory, industry, and other pertinent standards. This includes, but is not limited to, development of health and safety plans, coordinating and participating in regular safety meetings and training, work site inspections, using required personal protective equipment, and responding to unsafe work hazards
• Conducting internal and client communications

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.   At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.  We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-