Job Description

STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Location: Akron, OH
Job type: Contract-to-Hire

Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Staff Environmental Scientist for a contract-to-hire opportunity in their Akron, OH office.

The Staff Environmental Scientist will perform environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.

• Office position that provides oversight of field survey teams.
• Collect and analyze project related data for environmental impact projects.
• Prepare environmental reports, environmental impact statements and transmission line routing studies.
• Collect GIS data for analysis, conversion and migration.
• Compile GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.
• Support compliance with erosion and sediment control plans.
• Oversee a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting.
• Comply with company and site safety policies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and at least two years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects.
  
  • OR Master's Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and at least one year performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects.
  
  
  
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem?solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
• Experience using GPS or working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license Required.

ESPO Corporation

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

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