Senior Environmental Scientist with Specialized Coastal Zone Exp

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist with specialized experience in the coastal zone to join one of our South Florida offices (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach).  As part of the Environmental Group, the Senior Environmental Scientist oversees environmental projects, impact assessments, regulatory feasibility assessments and other technical analyses in coordination with other professional design/consulting team members.  

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S.  Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Develops client relations and government agencies to obtain environmental projects.
• Oversees field assessments including taking measurements, performing standard geomorphic assessment procedures, recording data, taking photographs including preparation of NEPA documents, studies, impact analysis and impact summaries.
• Manages technical calculations and analysis using established spreadsheets or software applications
• Oversees technical reports and permit documents
• Oversees obtaining Local/State/Federal coastal/marine environmental permitting
• Oversees protected species assessment and permitting (both federal and state) 
• Oversees regulatory feasibility assessments and other technical analyses in coordination with other professional design/consulting team members
• Oversees environmental impact assessment and environmental management plan development for international projects
• Oversees data collection and project research related to impact of proposed project 

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Geology, Marine, Environmental / Ecology, Coastal or related; required, 
• Master of Science/Arts in Marine Science, Environmental Science/Ecology, Coastal/Marine Engineering, Coastal Zone Management or similar natural or environmental sciences; preferred
• Additional certification (PWS, CEP, certified soil scientist, etc.); preferred
• 20+ years of relevant experience environmental / coastal experience; required 
• Related experience with NEPA/SEPA in the Florida; required 
• Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS and GIS equipment and support software
• Proficiency with Gantt Charts (MS project), Google Earth, and GIS; AutoCAD
• Experience in the implementation of current field sampling methods and data collection
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

 Physical requirements: 

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. 

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings. 

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