Environmental scientist – natural resources

RK&K is hiring an Environmental Scientist for its Natural Resources Team in Baltimore, MD. The role involves wetland and forest delineation, permitting, ecological restoration, and collaboration on various environmental projects. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science and 0 to 3 years of experience. The position offers hybrid work options, competitive pay, and benefits including paid time off and health insurance.
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RK&K is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Natural Resources Team in Baltimore. As an RK&K environmental scientist you will be actively involved in a diversity of wetland and forest delineation, permitting, habitat improvement, ecological restoration, protected species and other environmental projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on transportation infrastructure, water resources, utilities, and site development projects in Maryland and throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Essential Functions
• Conduct wetland delineations, forest assessments and other natural resource inventories
• Prepare documents and environmental permit applications
• Interact with RK&K project managers, clients and regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with other environmental professionals

Required Skills And Experience
• Team-oriented
• Adept at juggling multiple tasks
• Organized, thorough and responsive
• Excellent at written and verbal communication
• Motivated to find creative solutions to environmental problems
• Excited to work outdoors in all seasons
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or equivalent
• Undergraduate curriculum that emphasized natural resources disciplines
• 0 to 3 years relevant experience
• Applications must include a cover letter and resume

Preferred Skills And Experience
• Candidates with natural resources internship and/or other directly related work experience highly preferred
• Experience in Maryland, Delaware, DC and Virginia
• Forest stand delineation, vegetation identification, wetland mitigation design, stream assessment, ecological monitoring, construction monitoring, GIS and CADD experience is a plus

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering, construction management and environmental firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities where we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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Salary range: $28 – $31.00 per hour