Entry-level Environmental Scientist

About the Role

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm seeking an entry-level scientist for their Duluth, Georgia office. This role supports environmental assessment, compliance, and remediation projects within a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Delineation of wetlands using the appropriate regional supplements to the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual
• Identification of ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial streams
• Completion of biological assessments such as aquatic and terrestrial habitat field surveys
• GPS/GIS data management and mapping of environmental resources
• Assistance with preparation of USACE Section 404 permit applications
• Assistance with preparation of State 401 Water Quality Certification applications
• Assistance with preparation of NPDES construction stormwater permit applications
• Completion of E&SC inspections on active construction sites
• Environmental sampling while following appropriate sample integrity and chain-of-custody procedures
• Sample coordination with appropriate laboratory for sample analysis
• Site visits to document other environmental compliance and associated reporting
• Typical field work activities may include: wetland and waterbody delineations, stream assessments, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, GPS data collection, environmental site assessments, environmental sampling (i.e. soil, surface water, ground water, wastewater, etc.), and E&SC inspections.
• Typical office duties may include: assistance with technical report preparation, preparation of environmental permit applications, desktop analysis of project sites using GIS, GIS mapping of field-collected scientific data, assistance with development of presentations for technical workshops and conferences, communication with local/state/federal regulatory agencies, and some limited client communications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS degree in natural resources, ecology, environmental science, fisheries, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology, environmental engineering, or related discipline
• Interest in ecology, wildlife biology, soil science, hydrology, environmental policy, geography, botany, earth sciences, natural resources stewardship, and water resource management
• Proficiency with GPS hardware and software (EOS Arrow, Trimble, Garmin, Bad Elf, etc.)
• GIS experience (ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcPro, ArcMap, etc.) is highly desirable, but not required
• Ability to work long, physically demanding hours in a variety of weather conditions in remote locations
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and carry field equipment (up to 40 lbs)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel as project requires (up to 2-4 weeks at a time for certain assignments)

Qualifications

• MS degree is preferred, but not required
• 1-2 years of field experience in the ecological and natural sciences is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of eastern United States flora and fauna, especially wetland and riparian flora
• Formal wetland delineation training is preferred, but not required
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred, but not required
• Professional, courteous, self-motivated, and diligent demeanor
• Flexible team player
• Eligible to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)