Environmental Scientist

Metric Engineering • Full-time • Miami, Florida, United States • $50,000 - $60,000 / year • 2m ago

Metric Engineering, Inc. is seeking entry level candidates with 0-1 year of professional experience for a full-time entry Environmental Scientist position based out of our South Florida (Miami) office. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S or similar degree in environmental science or engineering, and offer familiarity with south Florida ecosystems, flora, and fauna. Overall, the position entails providing statewide support across a wide variety of Metric projects involving wetlands, tree resources, mangroves, seagrasses, environmental permitting, contamination reviews, threatened/endangered species surveys, construction compliance monitoring, and NEPA documentation. Salary and benefits are industry competitive.

The position entails a hybrid work environment (mix of office, remote, and field) and work is largely based in Miami-Dade County, so proximity/access is essential.

Day-to-Day:

Field surveys and site inspections
GIS analysis
Regulatory code interpretation/application
Environmental documentation and background research
Technical report writing/editing
Data collection, processing, filing, and analysis
Coordination with regulatory agencies

Required Qualifications:

Education: B.S. or B.A. degree in natural or environmental sciences or planning (or similar field)
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Florida driver’s license
Local to Broward, Dade, or Monroe County
Ability to work extended hours outside in south Florida weather
SCUBA certification
Proficient in snorkeling

Preferred Capabilities:

MS Office software proficiency
Ability to identify Florida’s native and exotic flora/fauna
Familiarity with ArcGIS and/or GPS data collection

Other Helpful Skills/Education:

Rescue/First Aid training
Florida Master Naturalist training
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Familiarity with South Florida geography/roadways
CADD or MicroStation familiarity

About Us: Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 as a transportation engineering company on the principle of providing personalized consulting services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms in Florida specializing in civil, transportation, and disaster relief projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Metric’s Environmental Department was created in 2010 and now generates annual revenues exceeding two million dollars. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, and state agencies, as well as a wide array of private clients.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

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