Environmental Scientist I

Responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental assessments and watershed studies

• Collect, adjust, and correlate data and recognize discrepancies in results

• Become familiar with accepted criteria and methods in fluvial ecosystem restoration

• Field data collection of geomorphic assessments, wetland delineations and groundwater monitoring

• Assist with design aspects of stream/wetland/habitat restoration projects

• GIS Analytics

• Report Writing

• BS degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Geology, Forestry, or Wildlife Biology or similar program by May 2026

• GIS skills a plus

• Strong communication skills and good writing skills

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

• A team player

• Able to assist with additional tasks as needed

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at ), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

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