Junior Environmental Scientist

~ For the past 24 years, CALYX Engineers and Consultants has developed a reputation for providing quality services in the areas of roadway and structure design, site and civil engineering, land surveying, building structure design, subsurface utility engineering, construction engineering inspection, transportation planning, traffic services, water resources, cultural resources, and environmental services. ~

Founded on the premise that every project, regardless of size or complexity, deserves unmatched expertise and quality assurance from concept to completion, CALYX has grown from an entrepreneurial startup to one of the most well respected civil engineering firms in the Southeast. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, CALYX has 160 employees with offices in metro Atlanta and Columbus, GA; and Charlotte, NC; and Rock Hill, SC. To learn more, please visit www.CALYXengineers.com or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.

Position Overview

CALYX Engineers and Consultants is seeking a junior environmental scientist for our Cary, NC office. The environmental scientist will provide assistance to project managers, engineers and scientists with wetland delineations, protected species surveys, data interpretation, technical report writing and planning for the environmental services group.

Responsibilities

The most frequent and essential work activities include:

• Responsible for task management.
• Conduct field investigations and data interpretation.
• Provide technical report writing.
• Complete project tasks within deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

Prerequisites for employment include:

• BS degree in biology, botany, ecology, wildlife or similar field.
• 2-4 years of experience with natural resource related projects.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with stream and wetland delineations and assessments.
• Writing skills and ability to interpret and present field data in technical reports.
• Experience and positive relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Trimble GPS, Microstation/GeoPak and GIS.
• Willingness to travel for consecutive days/nights.
• NCDOT experience a plus.