Project Scientist

What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Project Scientist to join our Environmental & Natural Resources team. This position will be based in our Atlanta, GA office and work closely with other staff executing work plans to collect and analyze data for clients documenting observations and developing basic recommendations supporting projects in a timely and quality oriented manner. This role spends frequent time in various field settings performing work.

Responsibilities:
• Assists in collection of data from various sources in the field, in addition to, compiling reports, maps, and other documents.
• Assists with data verification documenting observations from sources identified in scopes of work.
• Assists with analyzing data, reports, maps, aerial photographs, and other records as needed.
• Develops basic conclusions from observations of data and collected samples.
• Coordinates and executes portions of field work associated with approved Statement of Work.
• Provides appropriate communication to manager as it relates to permitting status & other various deliverables.
• Assists in writing portions of technical reports and provides basic recommendations based on conclusions reached from findings.
• Organize and order field equipment/ testing supplies for various laboratory samples.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education & Experience Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from accredited program.

Skills:
• Knowledge of scientific principals and methods.
• Familiarity with GIS and other essential equipment needed for field and office work.
• General knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Supervision:
• Provides instructions to staff with field work to support project deliverables.
• Identifies changing conditions in the field and makes recommendation for appropriate adjustment.

Expectations:
• Timeliness & Quality of work and budget adherence.
• Utilization rates align with goal.
• Embrace our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Execute work in compliance with defined practices reflected in our Health & Safety Manual.

Other:
• Walk, sit, and stand. Occasionally reach with hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally climb 25-30 feet. Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. Frequently works in outdoor conditions requiring ability to walk or climb uneven terrain consisting of various changing vegetation, material, and incline on construction sites. Visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/ numeric symbols for computation and design.
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively to project issues that arise.
• Requires some travel.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Submissions

No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.