ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

EMH&T is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Division located in Columbus, OH.

The Environmental Scientist will work under the mentorship of a Senior Environmental Scientist and will contribute to our environmental projects and play a pivotal role in our continued success. You will support our team of environmental professionals and civil engineers on a variety of public and private sector projects to combine environmental solutions with civil engineering principles.

Our Environmental team is growing and we are seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to contribute to our environmental projects and play a pivotal role in our continued success. You will support our team of environmental professionals and civil engineers on a variety of public and private sector projects.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, communicates, and adheres to company and division processes, procedures, standards and the promotion of company culture and core values
• Performs stream/wetland delineations and field assessments
• Identifies flora and fauna species
• Conducts field assessments to identify potential environmental hazards or contamination
• Collects GPS data
• Completes USACE/OEPA ecological data forms
• Performs GIS related mapping (as needed)
• Technical report writing to include ecological, hazardous materials, and stream/wetland assessment deliverables
• Prepares waterway permit applications for environmental regulatory compliance
• Assists with ensuring civil engineering projects comply with environmental regulations and standards set by local, state, and federal authorities
• Supports ODOT projects through the preparation of technical reports and documentation, including Ecological Survey Reports, Regulated Materials Reviews, and NEPA documents.
• Supports freshwater mussel surveys and relocations
• Assesses the potential environmental impact of civil engineering projects such as infrastructure development, construction projects, or land development
• Interacts and works with clients, regulatory agency personnel, and with other EMH&T team members
• Some out of town travel will be required (primarily in Ohio). Our Environmental Scientists spend time both in the field and in the office. The amount of time in the field varies seasonally, but fieldwork will be conducted year-round.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Geology, or related discipline
• Strong field assessment capabilities related to wetland/stream delineations, wetland/stream monitoring, and terrestrial/aquatic habitat assessments. Relevant experience in Ohio is preferred
• Demonstrated experience obtaining Jurisdictional Determinations, Section 404/401 Permits, and Isolated Wetland Permits
• Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

EMH&T offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical and dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program, an employee assistance program that includes legal and identify theft services. Annually, based on year end business results, an employee’s eligibility for a merit increase and/or bonus is reviewed taking into account the individual’s performance and contributions.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. EMH&T currently does not sponsor work visas. 

Position Location: 5500 New Albany Rd., Columbus, OH 43054

Address: 
5500 New Albany Rd
Columbus, OH 43054