Project Scientist III

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Project Scientist III to support environmental consulting efforts in our Roanoke and/or Blacksburg, VA offices on a casual/part time basis. This role involves contributing to a variety of infrastructure and development projects (transportation, utilities, water resources), with a focus on stream and wetland delineation, field investigations to support coordination with regulatory agencies, and environmental compliance inspection tasks. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience and a well-developed understanding of Virginia and federal environmental regulations, along with demonstrated expertise in stream and wetland delineation. Essential Functions: - Support permitting efforts with agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Virginia Marine Resources Commission (MRC). - Prepare, review, and provide technical oversight for 401/404 permit applications, environmental documentation for state and federal approvals, and VDOT environmental forms and reports. - Lead field investigations with an emphasis on stream and wetland delineations, including Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) determinations, func...