RS&H is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Consulting Associate to join our team!

This position performs a variety of environmental consulting tasks that are more extensive in scope and require the application of standard principles and techniques utilized by the profession. This position works independently, under general supervision, exercising judgment in the application of standard methodologies and procedures for routine work; problems faced are typically difficult but not complex.

For roles with a compliance focus this includes project involving, but not limited to, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) planning,  National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting and associated plan preparation, hazardous material and waste permitting and planning, per and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) research, investigation and reporting, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) establishment, air quality and other environmental regulatory compliance services, data management, reporting.

For roles with a sustainability-focus, this includes projects involving greenhouse gas estimation and mitigation needs, climate action planning, climate adaptation and resilience planning, sustainability planning and third-party rating system support (e.g., ISI Envision, Green Globes, etc.), and environmental social governance (ESG) reporting projects for airports, federal agencies, transportation agencies, local government, and other public agencies, as well as the private sector.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited program and minimum three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working with a range of organizations, such as airports, federal agencies, cities, public agencies, corporate clients, and non-profits is preferred,
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Assignments also involve field studies for data collection, sometimes under adverse outdoor conditions.  In-water experience with skin diving or SCUBA certification is a plus.
• Additional advantageous skills include use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV, aka drones), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcGIS Pro or other in the ESRI Ecosystem of GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for field studies, acoustic and/or visual monitoring for bat surveys.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

In this position you may work directly with RS&H’s clients such as the Florida Department of Transportation as embedded staff augmentation to support their projects and programs. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients.  Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life.   By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.