SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

We are looking for a mid or senior level Environmental Scientist to join our growing and successful Environmental Team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience working in environmental science, specifically in wetland science. This position can be located in any of the following offices – Belleville, Illinois; Evansville, Indiana or Geneva, Illinois – or work remotely from Illinois or Indiana as this position requires field work and travel.
KEG’s Environmental Team has amassed an impressive portfolio of projects over our 18 years in business, quickly making them a “household name” in the engineering industry for environmental support. The Team has worked on a wide variety of projects throughout the Midwest, from natural areas to local roads to large-scale interstate and bridge construction projects.

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in an engineering, science or environmentally related technical field. An advanced degree (Master of Science) in one of these areas is desirable, but not required.
· At least eight years of experience in the environmental field. Possess some level of plant identification skills and wetland delineation training and/or experience. A Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, or demonstrated working towards is a plus.
· Understanding of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and the ability to translate those skills to prepare state-level environmental compliance documents (modeled after NEPA) primarily for transportation sector projects.
· Experience working on projects with the Indiana or Illinois Departments of Transportation is desirable, but not required.
· Experience with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (PESA) is preferred.
· Experience working with GIS platforms is preferred.
· The ability to work in and around a variety of landscapes, including ditches, bridge embankments, roadway slopes, and other obstacles for long hours in varied weather conditions.
· Travel is required, especially during the growing seasons. Applicants should be able to regularly travel (day and overnight trips) to complete field investigations. Travel amounts will vary depending on workload.

This position will work closely with the Environmental Team Leaders and Senior Environmental Science staff to lead and/or assist with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
· Conduct desktop research and field work (as necessary) to complete NEPA documents, prepare planning and policy documents, or permitting applications, as required by federal, state, or local agencies, with direction by senior environmental staff.
· Conduct wetland delineations and prepare wetland reports and permits.
· Conduct Phase I ESAs/ PESAs and Preliminary Site Investigations (PSIs). Prepare PESA reports.
· Interpret technical information and produce high-quality written work with attention to detail.
· Interact with clients, staff, KEG management, and subconsultants, as necessary.
· Obtain certification in INDOT’s NEPA, CE, and Bat Investigations training courses within a year of being hired.
· Use ArcGIS platforms and applications to develop and manage GIS data, analyses, designs, and map production.
· Ensure project quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
· Mentor less-experienced staff.