Colliers Engineering & Design

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is actively seeking a Natural Resources Scientist to join our New York team in Albany, NY!

Our ecological scientists provide expertise for all stages of the land development process and to a broad cross-section of clients. In an effort to restore and protect our natural resources for future generations, our planning, field design, natural resource assessment and oversight services balance the needs of the development community and controlling authorities. Our ecological professionals have the technical expertise, knowledge, background and relationships to work effectively with the appropriate governing bodies and regulatory agencies concerning these important issues.

Our professionals are fully alert to the complexities of ever-changing regulations affecting land use and provide a full-spectrum of scientific management and conservation plan services; ecological restoration; environmental impact statements; threatened and endangered species studies; regulatory compliance; state and federal permitting; wetland delineation; and expert testimony.

This position includes conducting wetland and aquatic resources delineations, DEP and USACOE permitting and threatened/endangered species habitat surveys for a variety of projects including solar development, Land Development, Transportation and Municipal.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental field surveys including wetland and stream delineations, functional assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys.
• Prepare wetland delineation reports and other environmental reports documenting field findings.
• Utilize ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and Collector App to collect field data, process field data and create maps for reports.
• Conduct desktop assessments and feasibility studies of potential project sites.
• Research federal, state and local permitting requirements for potential projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for permits including and respond to permitting agencies regarding questions or comments on applications and project details.
• Attend wetland boundary confirmation and jurisdictional determination site visits with federal and state agencies.
• Prepare and submit local environmental and zoning permit applications.
• Responsible for coordinating with project team, including design engineers to ensure permit requirements are met.
• Responsible for staying up to date on federal and state regulations pertaining to protected natural resources.
• Attend client specific safety training when required.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Be responsive to others and share information to improve efficiency and help others achieve goals; listen and engage in productive and critical debate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Botany, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
• 2-4+ years in related field.
• Wetland Delineation experience required.
• Ability to generate complete environmental reports and applications.
• Able to perform field investigations independently.
• Plant identification skills required.
• Intermediate knowledge of permitting process required.
• Intermediate operational knowledge of GIS.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of use of instruments used to assess natural resources.
• Ability to easily access natural resources information available online.
• Intermediate Technical writing skills required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $61,200 to $74,800 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!