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Other | Business Services 2 Months Ago
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H.W. Lochner, Inc. is Hiring a Remote Environmental Scientist

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: La Porte, IN - La Porte, IN
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Transportation

Expectations

Make a difference with your change – lead with ingenuity!

Lochner leads in providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right of way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients across the United States. Our civil and structural engineers, planners, environmental specialists, inspectors, and support professionals are devoted to providing valuable professional services that enhance people’s lives through sustainable infrastructure.

  • Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.

  • Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.

  • Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.

  • Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.

  • Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so Lochner becomes a long-term home for top talent.

Our goals and strategies promote a diverse and inclusive workforce that feels empowered to make a difference in the world. Our vision is to create healthy and sustainable communities both within and outside of our organization where current and future generations can thrive.

Are you ready to join us?

Responsibilities:

  •  Responsible for wetland delineations and Waters of the U.S. Reporting

  • Preparation of waterway permit applications for state and federal agencies

  • Coordinating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as it relates to federal, state, and local agency policy and regulation.

  • Work with clients to address potential effects to resources associated with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act, and Executive Order 12898 – Environmental Justice (EJ) in Minority and Low-Income Populations

  • Complete NEPA documents

  • Conduct environmental surveys including socioeconomic and EJ analysis, preliminary site assessments, and noise analysis

  • Produce graphics such as mapping and tables to be used in scientific reports

  • Assist with public involvement, marketing, social media, and business development

  • Assist other divisions as necessary including Design, Right-of-Way, Construction Inspection, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Natural, Earth, or Environmental Science preferred)

  • 5 years of environmental compliance, planning, or NEPA experience

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field environmental science.

  • Expertise in environmental regulations and policy.

  • Ability to manage projects, including scope and workplan development.

  • Ability to conduct research and analysis, complete field investigations, and document findings clearly and effectively

  • Ability to prepare reports for Wetland Delineations

  • Experience preparing wetland permit applications and coordinating the approval of development projects.

  • Expertise in wetland, stream, and forest ecology. 

  • Experience with writing National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) documents.

  • Working knowledge of ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation.

  • Working knowledge of MS Office computer software (world/excel/outlook).

  • Well developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; ability to create effective written reports and documentation.

Experience as a project manager and as a client contact for multiple projects. Responsible for ensuring that quality, timely completion, client satisfaction, and financial performance objectives are met for his/her projects.

Commitment


Aligning with our performance-driven nature, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

Lochner provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

  • Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
  • Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
  • Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
  • Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
  • Education and Training Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 50 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. 

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the background check.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Other

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$79k-101k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/22/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

02/11/2023

WEBSITE

radiantcapital.com

HEADQUARTERS

Chicago, IL

SIZE

<25

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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