Senior Wetlands Scientist

~ Parametrix helps our clients deliver some of their most significant projects. Whether it’s improving our region’s infrastructure, restoring natural habitat, or designing a vision for the future, people depend on us for innovative ideas — engineering, planning, and environmental solutions that make a positive, lasting difference. ~

From offices throughout the western United States, we provide multidisciplinary services in transportation, environmental planning and compliance, water resources, and community building. As a 100-percent employee-owned firm, our people have a vested interest in strong performance and exceptional client service. Individually and as a team, we are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective solutions that enable our clients to make informed decisions.

Position Overview

Parametrix is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our outstanding team of environmental scientists in Seattle. This role is a key position within the Environmental Planning & Compliance team and will be supported by a team of other natural resources professionals in Portland and Albuquerque specializing in wetlands, NEPA/SEPA, ESA compliance, botany, wildlife, and/or fisheries-related multi-disciplinary environmental project work.

Qualifications

• Experienced: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in environmental science, botany, soils, or fisheries, or a related field and 10+ years of related experience (5+ years in a consulting role in the Pacific Northwest) in wetlands, restoration, integrated watersheds, and/or biology within Pacific Northwest ecosystems with related multi-disciplinary environmental project work. PWS required. Leadership and mentoring experience highly preferred.
• Skilled in Project Management and Business Development: Demonstrated experience and success in managing, executing, and delivering complex projects as well as developing client relationships and marketing environmental services. Proven history of strong client relationships in Washington; Oregon and Idaho, a plus.
• Relationship-focused: This visible, senior professional role will focus on project management and delivery, business development, client development and staff mentoring, so relationship building is key. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative approach, “team player” attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, agency staff, and co-workers are essential.
• Knowledgeable: Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations/permitting relevant to aquatic resources, wetlands, and endangered species. Experience in NEPA, SEPA, and critical areas documentation and in linear projects preferred. Understanding and experience in ecosystem/watershed management, habitat restoration, mitigation design, and monitoring are essential.
• Excel at Communication: High quality technical writing, interpersonal and oral communication, and computer software skills are required. GPS/ArcGIS experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• An Established, Collaborative Team: A talented team of scientists, engineers, and planners that collaboratively work across disciplines and offices to serve a mix of local, state, federal, tribal, and private clients within Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
• Exciting Environmental Project Work: Responsibilities will include production and management of: wetland delineation reports, permit applications, mitigation plans and design, and regulatory compliance documents (e.g., EISs, EAs, etc.). Project management for wetland delineations, wetland function assessments, vegetation surveys, impact assessments, mitigation planning, permitting and regulatory compliance, agency coordination, and data analysis and interpretation.
• An Excellent Reputation: We have an excellent reputation for challenging and award-winning projects. Examples include ecological impact analysis and mitigation design for SR520 Bridge, Sound Transit Redmond Link, and Calistoga Setback Levee projects. We are also proud to support many local public agencies on their projects on a task order basis through various on-calls.
• Employee Ownership: We are 100% Employee-Owned with an outstanding Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Competitive compensation and generous benefits: We offer an industry competitive package with details shared and discussed in the early stages of candidate conversations.

To Apply

• If the above description sounds like you and you wish to be considered, please click "Apply on Company Website" below and submit a letter of interest and resume.

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