Environmental Scientist, Transmission Line Routing & Siting in , us

Halff has an opening for an Environmental professional, specializing in Transmission Line Routing & Siting, to join our growing Environmental team as an Environmental Scientist. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in transmission line routing & siting. The position provides an excellent career development opportunity with potential for business and personal growth, and ownership in the firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on a variety of environmental projects.
• Involve client interaction.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control.
• Lead and mentor production staff.
• Ensure teamwork and project collaboration for successful completion of electric transmission line routing studies and associated environmental assessment documents.
• Manage the development of alternative routes for proposed electric transmission lines, impact analyses, and documentation for project compliance with applicable federal and/or state regulations.
• Provide expert testimony for contested case hearings.
• Work with multi‑discipline teams to deliver solutions to clients.
• Work with federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist with identifying pursuits and developing proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field, from an accredited university; Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Transmission Line Routing or Siting.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ArcGIS.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with clients, regulatory agency staff, and the public.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi‑discipline teams and to manage projects independently.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays, including Veteran’s Day for veterans.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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