Environmental Scientist

GFT is seeking a Environmental Scientist to join our Transportation Team in Asheville, NC ! This role follows a hybrid work model , requiring regular attendance at our Asheville, NC office.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

GFT is seeking an Environmental Scientist with an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of the Environmental team within GFT. This position will be in the GFT Raleigh Office and ideal candidates should have a background in wetland/stream assessments and permitting, and/or experience with threatened and endangered species in the southeastern US. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, able to travel overnight if needed, and comfortable working in palustrine and riverine environments. This position is a temporary (6 month) part time role.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Wetland and stream delineations
• Stormwater inspections
• Bat surveys
• Threatened and endangered species surveys (e. g. plants, freshwater mussels, bats, fish, and crayfish)
• GIS mapping, data analysis and report preparation
• 401/404/CAMA permitting

Education, Training, Experience and Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Experience with species surveys
• Stormwater inspection
• Experience preparing reports in accordance with NCDOT standards and guidance principles, or other similar state DOT guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Natural Resources, Forestry, Soil Science, Hydrology, Zoology, Biology, Environmental Science

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current valid NC Driver’s License
• NCDOT or similar state DOT experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and GIS Software
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks as assigned
• Time management with the ability to work independently and communicate well with others
• Must have a professional demeanor, strong work ethic and ability to interact with multi-discipline and multi-office teams

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Asheville, NC

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Part-Time

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