Senior Environmental Scientist
DRMP
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Tampa, FL
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Mid-Senior level
Posted March 26, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Field investigations (wetland delineations/assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological monitoring), environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and environmental monitoring/inspections.
- Prepare permit applications (e.g. environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, local agency natural resource permits)
- Work with engineering team members to identify and resolve transportation project challenges
- Use ArcPro software (GIS) for data collection, analysis, and compilation of data and exhibits for reports
- Assist the firm in other capacities when needed, such as public involvement activities
- The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of engineers, scientists and planners focused on existing client support and new business development.
- The preferred candidate will enjoy a variety of working conditions ranging from field efforts to office analysis; report writing; agency interactions, and the development of permit applications and mitigation plans.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong writing and technical skills to excel in a team environment.
- Field duties will include leading efforts in field sampling and assessment, data collection, and field equipment operation associated with environmental permitting projects.
- Office duties will include data analysis and management, report writing, preparation of permit documentation, client coordination, and marketing efforts.
- Assist with field sampling and assessment
- Field equipment operation (associated with environmental permitting projects)
- Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys Office Duties:
- Data Analysis and management
- Report writing
- Preparation of permit documentation
- NEPA documentation preparation and review
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients and regulators Required Experience
Commitments
The preferred candidate will enjoy a variety of working conditions ranging from field efforts to office analysis; report writing; agency interactions, and the development of permit applications and mitigation plans.
Field duties will include leading efforts in field sampling and assessment, data collection, and field equipment operation associated with environmental permitting projects.
Office duties will include data analysis and management, report writing, preparation of permit documentation, client coordination, and marketing efforts.
Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys Office Duties:
and More DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.
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Requirements
- If you have 5-10 years of experience with Florida ecology, natural resource management, and environmental permitting; and you enjoy:
- Field investigations (wetland delineations/assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological monitoring)
- Environmental permitting
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation
- Environmental monitoring/inspections
- Experience working on transportation projects for FDOT and/or other roadway clients
- Experience with ESRI GIS, and GPS applications.
- AutoCAD or MicroStation, and statistical software
- Professional certifications, ie: FFWCC Gopher Tortoise Agent permit, PWS, CEP, CWB, PMP, etc.
- Experience working with Florida regulatory agencies including all Water Management Districts, FDEP, FFWCC, and knowledge of state regulations, including Chapter(s) 373, 379, 403 F.S., and 62-330 FAC.
- Experience working with federal regulatory agencies including USACE, USFWS, NMFS, FHWA, and knowledge of federal regulations including Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and NEPA.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates Field Duties:
- Assist with field sampling and assessment
- Data Collection
- Field equipment operation (associated with environmental permitting projects)
- Data Analysis and management
- Report writing
- Preparation of permit documentation
- NEPA documentation preparation and review
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients and regulators Required Experience
- 5-10 years professional experience in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, or a related field
Preferred Skills
- If you have 5-10 years of experience with Florida ecology, natural resource management, and environmental permitting; and you enjoy:
- Experience with ESRI GIS, and GPS applications.
- Professional certifications, ie: FFWCC Gopher Tortoise Agent permit, PWS, CEP, CWB, PMP, etc.
Education
- (Not required) – B.S.
- (Not required) – Degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology) or related field.
- (Not required) – 5-10 years professional experience in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, or a related field
- (Not required) – A Master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience
Department: Environmental Health/Safety/Occupational Safety Location: Tampa, FL
Description
DRMP is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Scientist for our Tampa Office. If you have 5-10 years of experience with Florida ecology, natural resource management, and environmental permitting; and you enjoy:
Field investigations (wetland delineations/assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological monitoring)
Environmental permitting
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation
Environmental monitoring/inspections
Client Marketing We’d love to hear from you.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
Field investigations (wetland delineations/assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological monitoring), environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and environmental monitoring/inspections.
Prepare permit applications (e.g. environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, local agency natural resource permits)
Work with engineering team members to identify and resolve transportation project challenges
Use ArcPro software (GIS) for data collection, analysis, and compilation of data and exhibits for reports
Assist the firm in other capacities when needed, such as public involvement activities
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of engineers, scientists and planners focused on existing client support and new business development.
The preferred candidate will enjoy a variety of working conditions ranging from field efforts to office analysis; report writing; agency interactions, and the development of permit applications and mitigation plans.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong writing and technical skills to excel in a team environment.
Field duties will include leading efforts in field sampling and assessment, data collection, and field equipment operation associated with environmental permitting projects.
Office duties will include data analysis and management, report writing, preparation of permit documentation, client coordination, and marketing efforts.
What you'll need
Experience working on transportation projects for FDOT and/or other roadway clients
Experience with ESRI GIS, and GPS applications. AutoCAD or MicroStation, and statistical software
Professional certifications, ie: FFWCC Gopher Tortoise Agent permit, PWS, CEP, CWB, PMP, etc.
Experience working with Florida regulatory agencies including all Water Management Districts, FDEP, FFWCC, and knowledge of state regulations, including Chapter(s) 373, 379, 403 F.S., and 62-330 FAC.
Experience working with federal regulatory agencies including USACE, USFWS, NMFS, FHWA, and knowledge of federal regulations including Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and NEPA.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates Field Duties:
Assist with field sampling and assessment
Data Collection
Field equipment operation (associated with environmental permitting projects)
Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys Office Duties:
Data Analysis and management
Report writing
Preparation of permit documentation
NEPA documentation preparation and review
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients and regulators Required Experience
B.S. Degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology) or related field.
5-10 years professional experience in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, or a related field
A Master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience
DRMP Offers
Excellent compensation package
Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
Mentorship Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
Company-furnished life insurance
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
and More DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.
Description
DRMP is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Scientist for our Tampa Office. If you have 5-10 years of experience with Florida ecology, natural resource management, and environmental permitting; and you enjoy:
Field investigations (wetland delineations/assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological monitoring)
Environmental permitting
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation
Environmental monitoring/inspections
Client Marketing We’d love to hear from you.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
Field investigations (wetland delineations/assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological monitoring), environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and environmental monitoring/inspections.
Prepare permit applications (e.g. environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, local agency natural resource permits)
Work with engineering team members to identify and resolve transportation project challenges
Use ArcPro software (GIS) for data collection, analysis, and compilation of data and exhibits for reports
Assist the firm in other capacities when needed, such as public involvement activities
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of engineers, scientists and planners focused on existing client support and new business development.
The preferred candidate will enjoy a variety of working conditions ranging from field efforts to office analysis; report writing; agency interactions, and the development of permit applications and mitigation plans.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong writing and technical skills to excel in a team environment.
Field duties will include leading efforts in field sampling and assessment, data collection, and field equipment operation associated with environmental permitting projects.
Office duties will include data analysis and management, report writing, preparation of permit documentation, client coordination, and marketing efforts.
What you'll need
Experience working on transportation projects for FDOT and/or other roadway clients
Experience with ESRI GIS, and GPS applications. AutoCAD or MicroStation, and statistical software
Professional certifications, ie: FFWCC Gopher Tortoise Agent permit, PWS, CEP, CWB, PMP, etc.
Experience working with Florida regulatory agencies including all Water Management Districts, FDEP, FFWCC, and knowledge of state regulations, including Chapter(s) 373, 379, 403 F.S., and 62-330 FAC.
Experience working with federal regulatory agencies including USACE, USFWS, NMFS, FHWA, and knowledge of federal regulations including Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and NEPA.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates Field Duties:
Assist with field sampling and assessment
Data Collection
Field equipment operation (associated with environmental permitting projects)
Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys Office Duties:
Data Analysis and management
Report writing
Preparation of permit documentation
NEPA documentation preparation and review
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients and regulators Required Experience
B.S. Degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology) or related field.
5-10 years professional experience in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, or a related field
A Master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience
DRMP Offers
Excellent compensation package
Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
Mentorship Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
Company-furnished life insurance
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
and More DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.