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Jacobs Senior Ecologist in Atlanta, Georgia

Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

We consistently receive high rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in many classifications, including the categories of Top Design Firms, Top Contractors, Top Green Buildings Design Firms, and Top Transportation Companies.

The Environmental Department located in midtown Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic group and support our growing business needs. The successful candidate would be experienced in ecological field studies including stream/wetland delineations and protected species investigations in support of linear transportation and utility line projects. The ideal candidate would also be familiar with GDOT environmental reporting requirements and state/federal environmental permitting.

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

  • Interprets maps, land use plans, aerial photographs, topographic maps, construction plans, etc. for use in environmental analysis

  • Prepares documentation for preliminary data requests from agencies and public sources of environmental data

  • Calibrates and maintains field equipment

  • Conducts biological field studies including wetland delineations, stream classifications, and protected species investigations

  • Collects, organizes, and maintains field data

  • Converts GPS data into GIS and CADD software platforms, and prepares maps/figures in accordance to various document requirements

  • Coordinates internally to obtain baseline data and deliver technical reports in accordance to project timelines

  • Prepares GDOT ecology documentation including Ecology Resource Survey Reports, Ecology Assessment of Effects Reports, Protected Species Survey Reports, and technical memorandums.

  • Prepares Clean Water Act (Section 404) Permit applications and Stream Buffer Variance applications

  • Follows company safety standards

Here’s what you’ll need :

  • Minimum of 8-10 years of professional consulting experience on environmental permits or wetland projects

  • Previous professional experience working with GDOT

  • Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences, biology, ecology, or wildlife management

  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, ArcMap, and Trimble Pathfinder

  • Ability to physically navigate project sites and field work

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Master’s Degree in environmental science, biology, ecology or wildlife management

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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