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The Environmental Department located in midtown Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic group and support our growing business needs. The successful candidate would be experienced in ecological field studies including stream/wetland delineations and protected species investigations in support of linear transportation and utility line projects. The ideal candidate would also be familiar with GDOT environmental reporting requirements and state/federal environmental permitting.

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Interprets maps, land use plans, aerial photographs, topographic maps, construction plans, etc. for use in environmental analysis
• Prepares documentation for preliminary data requests from agencies and public sources of environmental data
• Calibrates and maintains field equipment
• Conducts biological field studies including wetland delineations, stream classifications, and protected species investigations
• Collects, organizes, and maintains field data 
• Converts GPS data into GIS and CADD software platforms, and prepares maps/figures in accordance to various document requirements
• Coordinates internally to obtain baseline data and deliver technical reports in accordance to project timelines
• Prepares GDOT ecology documentation including Ecology Resource Survey Reports, Ecology Assessment of Effects Reports, Protected Species Survey Reports, and technical memorandums. 
• Prepares Clean Water Act (Section 404) Permit applications and Stream Buffer Variance applications
• Follows company safety standards 

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of professional consulting experience on environmental permits or wetland projects
• Previous professional experience working with GDOT
• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences, biology, ecology, or wildlife management
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, ArcMap, and Trimble Pathfinder
• Ability to physically navigate project sites and field work

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Master’s Degree in environmental science, biology, ecology or wildlife management

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.