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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Environmental Scientist 2

Environmental EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePennsylvania, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental planning, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • Two to three years of experience is required.
  • Working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and applicable state requirements is required.
  • Proficiency in geographic information systems and technical report writing is required.
  • Effective oral, presentation, and written communication skills are required.
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier are required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete wetland and waters delineations, Waters of the United States and threatened and endangered species field surveys, and associated reports.
  • Perform and report on stormwater pollution prevention plan inspections; prepare or update stormwater pollution prevention plans and stormwater management plans for small and medium sites.
  • Complete critical issues analyses and desktop constraints reports.
  • Prepare portions of permit applications, such as pre-construction notifications.
  • Independently perform environmental assessment tasks, including wetland and waters delineations, habitat assessments, Waters of the United States and threatened and endangered species field determinations, stormwater pollution prevention plan inspections, and critical issues analyses.
  • Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and permitting support materials for senior review.
  • Review and evaluate existing data, collect field data, research regulations and literature, and identify environmental issues.
  • Coordinate field crews and schedules for assigned tasks, and communicate with agencies and clients under direction.
  • Serve as environmental team leader on small projects or portions of larger projects within the scope of experience.
  • Guide Tier 1 staff and help track task schedules and budgets.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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