Senior Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist

Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises/partnerships.

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm's inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

If you're up for the challenge to stretch, grow and excel in your career as a Senior Environmental Scientist, consider joining our award-winning team at Alpha Corporation to support our growing team in Columbia SC.

Alpha Corporation offers excellent career opportunities for continued professional, educational, and personal growth. We strive to offer our employees the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects in a collaborative team environment. All positions include a competitive benefits package and the opportunity for a stable and rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental department management including developing project staffing plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and support for junior staff, including reviewing work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance.
• Assist team members with fieldwork, technical reports, technical reports, agency coordination/concurrence, and quality control.
• Lead multi-faceted projects in collaboration with scientists, engineers, and subconsultants on large and complex projects
• Assist with or oversee the preparation of proposals/pursuits, providing technical input, contributing to proposal writing, and engaging with pursuit teams.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be able to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to navigate a construction site.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Knowledge of: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Pollution Prevention, and Spill Containment Plans.
• Ability to interpret and applying state and federal environmental laws, regulations, policies, and best practices

Education and/or Experience

• 7-15 years of applicable experience, including project management experience.
• B.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or a related field.
• Environmental certifications including Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Wetland Delineator, or similar certification is required.
• Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD and MicroStation is preferred.
• Capability to execute and coordinate and lead the NEPA process, complex environmental permitting, and largescale environmental assessment activities with internal/external clients and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of South Carolina environmental regulations and permitting, regulation submittals, wetland or environmental design, and a NEPA background is preferred.
• Local and occasional statewide travel and a clean driving record are required.

Preferred Certifications / Licenses

• CEPSCI -SCDOT

Physical Requirements

The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 1/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 2/3 of the day. Talking and listening are also expected for more than 1/3 of the day. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with arms will be needed for more than 1/3 of the day.

This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 80 pounds on an infrequent basis.

The incumbent in this position should have clear vision at 20 inches or less. He/she should be able to view various reports and forms as well as information displayed on a computer monitor and have the ability to distinguish between different colors. Depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see from a distance are also necessary.

EEO Statement

Alpha Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotions, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.