Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental Studies (Greenville)

The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.

• Assist in conducting field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports, environmental impact statements and environmental field studies.
• Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.
• Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.
• Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.
• Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting.
• Support site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required. 
• Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred. 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
• Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver's license required. 
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.