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Environmental Scientist Job Locations US-MN-Minnetonka ID 2023-4369 Category Environmental Position Type Regular Division Renewables Overview Environmental Scientist Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc.is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in our Minneapolis, MN office. The qualified individual will provide research and investigative services for technical environmental report preparation to support the planning, design, and permit approvals for wind and solar energy projects as well as residential and commercial land development projects. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Duties and Responsibilities Conducting critical environmental issues analyses (hydrology reviews, rare species investigations, cultural resource inquiries, mapping public lands and easements, zoning and permitting reviews, soils investigations, and environmental hazard determinations). Permitting reviews at the federal, state, and local level for projects across the Country. Determining the applicable regulatory process for solar, wind, and battery storage project approvals and the necessary studies to satisfy applicable regulations. Assessing jurisdiction, lead and processing times, fees, and providing additional environmental study recommendations. Desktop-based geospatial investigations for a variety of projects, use of publicly available GIS datasets and government resources. Providing client liaison services for utilities and developers to explain environmental assessments and permitting processes for a variety of environmental circumstances. Consultations with government officials to ensure all permit procedures are understood and communicated properly to our clients. Assistance with permit drafting for large-scale renewable energy projects under a federal nexus or state regulatory requirement (Environmental Impact Statement, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Assessment Worksheets, Site and Route Permits, Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity, and more) and attending regulatory meetings. General project assistance for report preparation, peer-reviews, technical writing guidance, GIS support, and organizational assistance to meet strict deadlines. Required Experience Technical proficiency in report writing, and a solid understanding of state and federal energy facility construction regulations. Ability to assess environmental conditions and provide recommendations based on site conditions, regulatory guidelines, industry standards, and permit regulations. Familiar with Geographic Information Systems including ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Global Mapper, Google Earth, or other GIS programs. Generalist, adaptable and willing to conduct research and discover environmental conditions. Preferred Experience Experience with property transfer due diligence including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Field wetland delineation experience with knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation manual and regional supplements for multiple regions of the US. Rare species identification and birding experience. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) design, report preparation, and inspection experience. About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many of the markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multidiscipline professional engineering firm and serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S. In 2021, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at # 4 and #21 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood also ranked consistently hig er four years in a row on the Engineering News Record (ENR) list as a leading design firm in the country. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-wining projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.