Project Environmental Scientist

GFT is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our Enironmental Team in Tampa, FL! This role follows a Hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Tampa office.

GFT’s Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America. With more than 140 professionals in 22 offices, the team guides clients through NEPA and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments, and environmental remediation efforts. Their expertise spans transportation, power, water, and facilities markets — working alongside agencies at federal, state, and local levels. From stream restoration to complex environmental impact statements, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Project Environmental Scientist, you will interact with clients, regulators, and colleagues while managing fast paced and challenging environmental projects. This position will offer the right person significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership!

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Provide technical support for projects involving Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental impact assessments, disturbances in wetlands, streams, and protected habitats to support project planning and environmental permits, providing technical and operational support for delivering positive outcomes.
• Conduct field activities including environmental soil, groundwater, air, and surface water sampling, up to 50%.
• Author technical reports, environmental deliverables and related work products.
• Preparation of permits.and cost proposals for pursuits across a variety of markets and sectors.
• Support and assist with public involvement tasks and activities.
• Communicate with clients, third party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
• Work in coordination and collaboration with other business lines (Transit & Rail, Water, etc.) on common pursuits.
• Adhering to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and the environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, the physical sciences, or closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience and increasing responsibility in the environmental industry delivering consulting.
• Willingness to travel for project work.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations. 

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, physical science, geology or a field that is closely related.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in the environmental industry required, including hands-on field and office-based activities (e.g., groundwater and soil assessment and remediation) with commercial and industrial projects, including reporting. 
• Experience with collection of samples and interpretation of data pertaining to geology, groundwater, soil, air, soil, soil vapor and other media.
• Experience in the FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program is preferred.
• Must be able to be in the field 50% of the time.
• Must be well versed in water quality, environmental regulations, and environmental assessment/remediation.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training required.
• GIS or CADD experience a plus.
• Must be proficient in MS Office suite.
• Valid Florida driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.
• Must be detail-oriented and a team player with great communication, strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

• Master’s Degree is preferable but not required.   

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Tampa, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $79,000 - $116,500
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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