Position: Environmental Scientist

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Id: 2516

# of Openings: 1

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Environmental Scientist in our St. Louis, MO office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced environmental professionals, licensed engineers, architects, surveyors and GIS/CAD technicians. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Job Activities:

• Providing environmental support for various energy and utilities projects.

• Performing field investigations to delineate and map wetlands, perform environmental compliance inspections, describe habitat, and report environmental conditions to design engineers

• Researching and completing environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels

• Composition of a variety of regulatory documents including Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Best Management Practice (BMP) Plans

• Cultivating strong client relationships

• Coordination of work with project teams, technical staff, and subcontractors

Specific Requirements include:

• BS (MS preferred) in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, or related discipline

• 0-5 years of related environmental experience - field experience a plus

• Experience collecting GPS data and creating maps in ArcGIS 10.X

• Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, etc.) Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously

• Drone Pilot license a plus

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities

• Computer proficiency with MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Must be willing to travel for fieldwork on short notice

• Must have a valid driver’s license

  About Farnsworth Group Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions. We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients’ successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world. A Great Place to Work Certified For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work. Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Professional Development and Training

• Mentoring Program

• Paid Time Off

• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

• Pet Insurance Plan

• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company. Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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