Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Are you an individual who takes pride in delivering exceptional work? Our Private Sector Enterprise has an immediate opening for a motivated, achievement-oriented entry to mid-level Environmental Practitioner with compliance and permitting, and client coordination experience in the power sector to join our growing team. The successful candidate should have a strong knowledge base in the application of regulations, understanding of local, state, and federal compliance requirements, regulatory experience with project delivery and proposal development skills, and ability to work collaboratively in teams. This opportunity will allow candidate to build their career and complete challenging and meaningful work with broad exposure to ecological planning and construction related projects. We are seeking a motivated, achievement-oriented individual who can help us fulfill our commitment to deliver client success. The work we do is interesting, challenging and wide-ranging in nature, and so is our client base. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in the ecological services arena with the potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, let’s talk.<br><br><strong>Skills<br><br></strong>Our ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized and capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities. Specific duties may include the following:<br><br><ul><li>Drive health and safety practices throughout all aspects of work;</li><li>Perform field investigations of projects sites including wetland and stream delineations with functional assessments according to applicable methodologies, aquatic and environmental assessments, environmental sampling (i.e., soil, surface water, groundwater, etc.), and GPS/mobile data collection;</li><li>Perform environmental inspections and other site inspections, record and convey field observations accurately, communicate observations with contractors, clients, and regulatory parties;</li><li>Assist with the preparation of technical memoranda, reports, and electronic deliverables;</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, client service managers, and other project personnel from other disciplines;</li><li>Successfully manage and deliver tasks/projects on time, on budget, and with high quality;</li><li>Manage and execute work on compliance and permitting for industrial, commercial and/or retail facilities including program planning and development, permitting, and reporting;</li><li>Execute activities on small to large projects for federal, state, or local environmental permitting, including but not limited to including the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD);</li><li>Perform work in a team environment or work independently with multiple project budgets and deadlines simultaneously;</li><li>Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve production and efficiency;</li><li>Implement BC’s quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) process; and</li><li>Support business development pursuits related to client opportunities<br><br></li></ul><strong>Desired Skills And Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum two years of professional or academic experience in the ecological and water resources field.</li><li>B.S. or M.S. degree in natural resources, environmental science, biology, ecology, or related science.</li><li>Working knowledge of aquatic systems for physical and biological assessments or investigations.</li><li>Working knowledge of ArcGIS.</li><li>Excellent technical writing and communications skills.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).</li><li>Ability to delineate wetlands and other waters using the appropriate regional supplements to the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual.</li><li>Related professional experience with environmental permitting.</li><li>Project experience facilitating and working with regulators and clients on projects associated with compliance and permitting.</li><li>Project management skills including attention to health and safety; program delivery strategy development and execution by collaborating with a team of project managers and staff; financial metrics tracking; and implementation of QA/QC</li><li>Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks</li><li>Working knowledge of erosion and sediment control permits and best management practices (BMPs).</li><li>Proficiency with GPS technology or other mobile data collection (Trimble, GNSS Receivers, tablets, ArcMap, etc.) preferred.</li><li>Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred, but not required</li><li>Current GSWCC Level 1A certification preferred, but not required</li><li>Field assignments require ability to walk field sites of varying size that may have areas of uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections, collect samples and take photographs.</li><li>Valid driver’s license, and good driving record required;</li><li>Periodic travel with field work is anticipated<br><br></li></ul><strong>Salary Range: </strong>The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.<br><br>Location A:<br><br>Salary $58,000 - $79,000<br><br>You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.<br><br>Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.<br><br><strong>About Brown And Caldwell<br><br></strong>Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com<br><br>This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.<br><br>Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.<br><br>Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.