Assistant Environmental Scientist (Atlanta, GA) at The Planet Group

Description:
The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission lines and solar facilities. 

• Assist in conducting field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects
• Assist in preparation of technical reports, environmental impact statements and environmental field studies.
• Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.
• Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.
• Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.
• Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting.
• Support site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. 
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program Required - Prior internship or natural science field experience Preferred
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
- Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
- Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
- Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
- Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. - Valid driver's license Requir

 

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program   

 

Required

• Prior internship or natural science field experience Preferred   
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.  
• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.  
• Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.    
• Valid driver's license