- Salary
- $60k – $70k/yr
- Location
- East Brunswick, NJ
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Associate Scientist
Department: Civil/Environmental
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 / year
Description
Artheon is seeking talented professionals to join our growing team in support of diverse engineering and environmental projects. Whether your background is in civil engineering, environmental science, or infrastructure design, this is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
About Artheon
About Artheon
Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and procurement of environmental permits/approvals for design projects
- Ability to effectively manage workload and shifting priorities
- Field work to support environmental permitting, e.g., wetlands delineations and habitat assessments
- Preparation of technical reports, e.g., Environmental Impact Studies, permit compliance statements, and other permit documents
- Review and report on site plan/subdivision applications
- Desktop review of environmental constraints utilizing NJDEP GeoWeb, USDA Web Soil Survey, USGS StreamStats, ArcGIS, USFWS IPaC, etc.
- Continually improve the skills of coordinating environmental application submissions and approvals
- Coordinate with internal and external project manager regarding projects scope and schedule
- Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, including attending meetings
- Continually improve technical knowledge and skill
- Assist others when requested
- The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the Associate Scientist role or as may be assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent
- 2-5 years of experience in environmental science and permitting
- Experience with wetlands delineations, mitigation, habitat assessments, cultural resources
- Knowledgeable with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Division of Land Resource Protection and US Army Corps of Engineers regulations
- Proficient at performing wetlands delineations
- Familiarity with New Jersey vegetation
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent computer skills are required. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with US Environmental Protection Agency review process
- Experience with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
- Rutgers Wetland Delineation Certificate
- Familiarity with Chapter 12: Soil Testing Criteria of the NJ Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
Benefits
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.
Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.
Skills
ExcelAutoCADComplianceOSHAProcurementTechnical Writing
