Environmental Scientist

~ We embody environmental, social, and fiscal sustainability in everything we do, both in the office and in our daily lives. ~ 

Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. (EOR) is a water resource-based engineering and environmental consulting firm that specializes in:

• Water resources engineering, watershed planning, and modeling
• Environmental compliance, biological surveying, and restoration
• Sustainable site design, planning, and landscape architecture

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate to put their passion and talents to work with a team of environmentally-focused professionals that foster a culture of growth, opportunity and ecological stewardship.

As part of our Natural Resources team, the Environmental Scientist will be responsible for conducting field work including wetland delineations and habitat assessments, writing reports and land management plans, preparing environmental permitting documents, and collecting, managing, and displaying geographic data using GPS and GIS.

Qualifications

Following are desirable candidate attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in ecological or environmental field
• Desire and ability to conduct ecological work in the field, often requiring long hours and some overnight travel
• A wetland delineation certification from the State of Minnesota or ability to receive certification within 6 months
• Strong aquatic and terrestrial plant identification skills
• Well versed in invasive species programs including detection and management
• Familiarity with local, state and federal environmental regulations
• Proficient GIS user/data manager with ability to both create high quality, stylized mapping products and manipulate/analyze data
• Strong technical writing skills
• Energetic personality with passion for environmental stewardship
• Works well with other professionals and communicates effectively
• Willingness to work outdoors under a variety of conditions
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to provide own means of reliable transportation for occasional day trips
• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and carry, lift, or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 40 pounds over long distances

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload a letter of interest and résumé (including 3 references with current contact information) to Susan Nelson. Please visit our website for further information on our company, services, and projects.