ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

EMH&T is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental team located in Columbus, OH. The Environmental Scientist will work under the mentorship of a Senior Environmental Scientist and will contribute to our environmental projects and play a pivotal role in our continued success. You will support our team of environmental professionals and civil engineers on a variety of public and private sector projects to combine environmental solutions with civil engineering principles. Responsibilities: - Coordinates, communicates and adheres to company and division processes, procedures, standards and the promotion of company culture and core values. - Performs stream/wetland delineations and ecological field assessments. - Identifies flora and fauna species. - Conducts field assessments to identify potential environmental hazards or contamination. - Collects GPS data. - Completes USACE/OEPA ecological data forms. - Supports ODOT projects through the preparation of technical reports and documentation, including Ecological Survey Reports, Regulated Materials Reviews, and NEPA documents. - Supports freshwater mussel surveys and relocations. - Writes technical reports including ecological, hazardous materials, and stream/wetland assessment deliverables. - Prepares waterway permit applications for regulatory compliance. - Assesses the potential environmental impact of civil engineering projects such as infrastructure development, construction projects, or land development. - Assists with ensuring civil engineering projects comply with environmental regulations and standards set by local, state, and federal authorities. - Interacts and works with clients, regulatory agency personnel and with other EMH&T team members. - May prepare GIS related mapping (as needed). - Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Geology, or related discipline. - Master’s degree preferred. Preferred Skills: - Strong field assessment capabilities related to wetland/stream delineations, wetland/stream monitoring, and terrestrial/aquatic habitat assessments. Relevant experience in Ohio is preferred. - Demonstrated experience obtaining Jurisdictional Determinations, Section 404/401 Permits, and Isolated Wetland Permits. Physical Requirements: - The work may be physically demanding and aspects of the work environment described here are representative of those that an employee in the above-listed position(s) will encounter and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands may include: - The ability to tolerate outdoor weather conditions and be exposed to outdoor insects, poisonous plants, and allergens for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per day throughout the year). - The ability to walk for extended periods of time and the ability to maneuver over rough terrain, ditches, steep banks, and uneven ground. - Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs. of equipment/materials while walking across terrain. - Intermittent squatting, leaning, twisting and bending. - Use of hand equipment or tools. Work Environment: - Our Environmental Scientists spend time both in the field and in the office. The amount of time in the field varies seasonally, but fieldwork will be conducted year-round. - Capable of handling the physical requirements of the role, including working in occasionally demanding field conditions. Travel: - Some out-of-town travel will be required, primarily in Ohio and surrounding states. Some assignments may require full weeks of out-of-town work. Benefits: EMH&T offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical & dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program, an em…