Mid-level wetland Scientist

Austin, TX

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking an experienced wetland scientist to join our team in Austin, TX. This role is a full-time, salaried position performed from ERP’s Austin, TX office.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will focus on:

  • Leading and conducting wetland and stream delineations for renewable energy projects

  • Preparing delineation reports

  • Educating clients on minimizing impacts to aquatic resources and permitting

Additional Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting habitat assessments for protected species

  • Wildlife surveys

  • Environmental and permitting reviews for renewable energy projects

  • Oversight of safety measures

Overnight travel to project sites is required to conduct fieldwork (typically 50-60% travel)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or a related field

  • Minimum of 3 years of wetland delineation experience

  • Solid understanding of the Clean Water Act, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland and stream delineation requirements, and section 404 permitting is required

  • PWC certification is a plus, but not required.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Critical thinking skills

  • Independent time management skills are required

Benefits: Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Accidental Death, Long Term Disability, 401k (with 4% match), 12 paid company holidays, 12 days of PTO, goal-based bonus program (up to 10% of annual salary) with bonuses issued quarterly.

Career Outlook: Those who succeed at ERP value responsible renewable energy development, client-consultant relationships, and a positive attitude. ERP provides career growth support by funding professional certifications and workshop/conference attendance. Career growth is further supported by providing our scientists with opportunities to transition into project and client management roles.

 

Environmental Scientist

Austin, TX

North or South Carolina

Midwest

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full time Environmental Scientist to join our team in. Environmental Scientists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We’re looking for a colleague who would like to learn from the team, teach their team members, and impress clients with a job well done.

Responsibilities: The Environmental Scientist will support permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities may include any of the following:

  • Conducting efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects

  • Completing wetland/stream delineations and other fieldwork in diverse and challenging landscapes

  • Produce Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for large acreage projects

  • Characterize vegetation communities and evaluate presence of habitat for species of concern

  • Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects

  • Writing and editing of technical reports

  • Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices

  • Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities

  • Designing and implementing field surveys/studies for biological, avian, wetland, cultural, and other key environmental requirements for renewable energy projects

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science or related field; Master’s degree in related field a plus

  • 5+ years of environmental consulting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus

  • Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and wetland/stream delineation methods

  • Solid understanding of the Endangered Species Act and its effect on renewable energy development

  • Experience completing wetland delineations and subsequent regulator consultation, Phase I ESAs, protected species habitat assessments, and construction stormwater permit compliance inspections

  • Experience conducting environmental fatal flaws/constraints analyses a plus

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks

  • Demonstrated project planning and implementation skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators

  • Willingness and ability to travel and conduct overnight travel (approximately 40%) for field investigations under potentially challenging environmental conditions

  • Ability to anticipate and resolve problems and collectively work toward solutions

 

GIS ANALYST

Austin, TX

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time GIS Analyst to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be to provide geospatial analyses and cartographic services for renewable energy projects. You will provide significant value by supporting land development and siting services for energy sector clients. ERP offers a tremendous opportunity to expand your technical skills to include services such as cartographic design for environmental assessments, renewable energy prospecting services, UAS site assessments, as well as project development skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Routinely create and update maps and boundary files for projects and energy sector clients

  • Support a cross-functional environmental consulting firm by providing quality geospatial analyses and cartographic services (e.g., exhibits for landowner meetings, buildable area figures, new site prospecting analysis)

  • Support project pipeline development through quality geospatial analyses (e.g., project siting using land prospecting techniques, constraints analysis, critical issues analysis, and environmental report figures)

  • Review all map deliverables to ensure high quality and consistency

  • Provide thought leadership for integrating mapping services within existing client deliverables

  • Grow skillset to provide other technical/desktop services

  • Occasional site visits

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in relevant field

  • 3 years of work experience in a GIS-related role with experience in cartographic design

  • Thorough knowledge of the ESRI platform, mainly ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online

  • General knowledge and interest in renewable energy project development and environmental assessment regulatory frameworks

  • Exhibit enthusiasm and proficiency in process improvement and problem-solving

  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines

  • Excellent attention to detail and quality of work

  • Advanced GIS programming experience using python and/or experience creating web mapping applications using geospatial APIs with Javascript (preferred)

  • Experience with UAS platforms and software and/or experience with remote sensing, photogrammetry and orthomosaics

Description: Energy Renewal Partners is seeking a full-time Permitting Specialist to join our team. Permitting Specialists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We’re looking for a colleague who would like to learn from the team, teach their team members, and impress clients with a job well done.

Responsibilities:  The Permitting Specialist will support permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects.

  • Identifying local, state, and federal regulatory requirements for potential project areas.

  • Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities.

  • Conducting efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects.

  • Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects.

  • Writing and editing of technical reports.

  • Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices.

  • Preparation of milestone schedules and budgets and coordination with Project Managers to ensure permitting schedule and budget are met.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, geology, hydrogeology, or related field; Mater’s degree in related field a plus.

  • 2-6 years of compliance and permitting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks.

  • Demonstrated project planning and implementation skills.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to anticipate and resolve problems.

  • Effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators.

Permitting specialist

Austin, TX

Midwest

North Carolina