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Description
~ Since our founding in 1923, the RK&K team has served both public and private sector clients by providing multi-discipline planning, engineering, environmental, and construction phase services. ~
RK&K's technical expertise places us 69th on the Engineering News Record’s 2016 listing of the Top 500 Design Firms. Our award-winning and diversified staff is experienced in an array of planning and design disciplines. Every one of our more than 1,200 team members understands what it takes to deliver success to our clients: Responsive People | Creative Solutions.
Our team of over 50 environmental scientists and engineers is a leader in the field of ecological restoration and management with a proven record of innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Fueled by the compelling requirements and deadlines of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Program; stream, wetland and forest mitigation regulations; and other regional ecological projects, our team is eagerly searching for talented and dedicated professionals to meet the commitments we are engaged in to clean up the Bay and restore our environment.
Position Overview
RK&K is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to join our busy Ecological Restoration Team in our new office overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
As an RK&K environmental scientist you will be actively involved in a diversity of wetland and forest delineation, permitting, habitat improvement, ecological restoration, and other environmental projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct wetland delineations, forest assessments and other natural resource inventories
- Prepare documents and environmental permits
- Interact with clients and regulatory agencies
- Collaborate with other environmental professionals
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or equivalent
- Undergraduate curriculum that emphasized ecology, botany, and other natural resources disciplines
- 0 to 5 years relevant experience
Candidates will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and must be:
- Team-oriented
- Adept at multi-tasking
- Excellent at written and verbal communication
- Motivated to find creative solutions to environmental problems
- Excited to work outdoors in all seasons
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates with internship and/or other directly related work experience will be given priority
- Experience on linear projects in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia is desired; and forest stand delineation, wetland mitigation design, stream assessment, ecological monitoring, and GIS experience is a plus
Compensation
RK&K offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including:
- Paid leave and holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Professional license reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training
- Discounts and perks
~ RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~