Moffatt & Nichol is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join one of our Pacific Northwest offices in Seattle, Federal Way, or Vancouver, Washington. This staff level environmental scientist and/or planner will support tasks that could include biological and/or environmental assessments and investigations, environmental review, permitting, planning, and the development of cartographic products for a variety of waterfront development, coastal resiliency and ecosystem restoration projects. About Moffatt & Nichol: Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. Duties and responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Evaluate and assess projects and proposed activities in compliance with existing federal, state and local guidelines, policies and regulations. Prepare/manage the procurement-of/compliance-with permits issued by federal, state, and local agencies. Prepare environmental documentation in keeping with applicable environmental regulations for waterfront projects (natural systems, biological and/or physical resources, marine ecology, sediment characterization, permitting, NEPA, SEPA). Participate inesiliency and hazard mitigation planning work for waterfront and riverine environments. Create cartographic products for permits, reports, presentations and proposals using GIS. Search for, assess, process and manage data to support projects involving GIS. Contact vendors; research literature; seek solutions to regulatory requirements. Collect and analyze data (e.g., environmental, ecological) from various sources to determine affects to the environment. Conduct/attend field visits and inspections as needed including from a boat. Review and tabulate data (chemical, biological) Participate in training on how to perform post emergency response activities and cleanups/remediation at industrial sites, corrective action sites, and voluntary cleanups involving hazardous substances. Training includes hazard recognition, exposure limits and risk evaluation for chemical and general site safety concerns. Support and comply with Moffatt & Nichol's Quality Management procedures. Other duties: Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in natural, environmental, biological, physical sciences, environmental planning, or similar is required. Years of experience: 0 to 4 Solid written and verbal communication skills are required. Detail-oriented to support analyzing and interpreting scientific data. Ability to collaborate with project team members. Ability to research and