Scalar Consulting Group is looking to fill Project Manager positions (10+ years experience) with highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starters in either of the following offices:  West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Maitland. This is a full-time position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the design and preparation of construction plans, specifications and estimates on highway projects including: development of horizontal and vertical geometries, preparation of plan and profile plans, design reports, design calculations, typical sections, pavement design, roadway cross sections, drainage plans, temporary traffic control plans, plan quantity computations, construction cost estimates, signing and marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, temporary traffic control plans, and utility relocation coordination.  

Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget as negotiated with the client
• Provide design and constructability plan and report quality reviews
• Coordinate with clients and project team members, prepare meeting notes, prepare invoices, and prepare progress reports
• Identify project risks and develop viable recommendations for resolution
• Pursue new projects from existing and new Scalar clients. Activities include: meet with clients, coordinate with project stakeholders, prepare letters of interest, prepare presentations, prepare for question and answer sessions, lead presentations, prepare contracts, prepare scopes of services, and prepare fee estimates.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
• Bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years of highway design experience, especially on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects
• Legally allowed to work in the United States
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, and GEOPAK
• Knowledgeable of FDOT and federal policies and procedures for design and construction document preparation.
• Travel to other office locations may be required

Abilities:

• Self-starting individual, good communicator, organizational and interpersonal skills essential to work on multiple projects at any given time under minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support project design and new project pursuit efforts
• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small groups
• Apply common sense understanding to provide detailed instructions to project team members
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Mentor junior engineering staff to nurture their knowledge and growth
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.

Scalar Consulting Group Inc. (Scalar) has an opening for a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager with 20+ years of experience working on DOT/County Projects to support our offices, at any one of our office locations in South Florida (West Palm Beach, Plantation, Miami). This position will entail performing structural design & analysis and peer review for bridges and transportation related structures. The candidate will be working with other structural and roadway engineers, planners, and environmental scientists related to Structural projects, for the Florida Department of Transportation and other local and regional entities.

Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Acts as the project manager in client relations and structures portions of roadway projects
• Act as EOR for structures designs and reports
• Develop plan quantity computations and construction cost estimates
• Prepare conceptual design alternatives for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies
• Develop presentations for project pursuits and public involvement activities
• Provide design and constructability plan and report reviews

Requirements

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
• Bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• 20+ years of highway design experience, especially on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects
• Knowledgeable of FDOT and federal policies and procedures for design and construction document preparation

Abilities: 

• A strong work ethic and desire to learn and achieve
• Knowledgeable and skilled in interpretation of engineering design standards, specifications, and criteria
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to support marketing efforts
• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small teams
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to transition between multiple work assignments on a regular basis, and sense of urgency to meet client deadlines
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions
• Mentor junior engineering staff to nurture their knowledge and growth

Scalar Consulting Group is looking to fill Bridge Engineer positions (6+ years experience)  and EI's / Designers (3+ years experience) with highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starters in either of the following offices: West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Maitland. These are full-time positions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Successful candidates will perform structural design and analysis in addition to plans production for bridge projects and a wide variety of transportation related structures projects
• Support the project manager in client relations
• Develop plan quantity computations and construction cost estimates
• Prepare conceptual design alternatives for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
• Bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• 6+ years of highway design experience, especially on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, and GEOPAK, STAAD, Mathcad
• Knowledgeable of FDOT and federal policies and procedures for design and construction document preparation

Abilities:

• Self-starting individual, good communicator, organizational and interpersonal skills essential to work on multiple projects at any given time under minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support marketing efforts
• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small groups
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Mentor junior engineering staff to nurture their knowledge and growth
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines

Scalar Consulting Group Inc. is looking to fill Drainage Design Engineer positions with highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starters in either of the following offices:  West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Maitland. This is a full-time position.

Entry

Overview of Responsibilities:

Perform detailed design and preparation of construction plans including: development of drainage basin maps; preparation of stormwater plan and profile plans, design reports, design calculations, pond layouts and details. Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology required. Exposure to CADD techniques a plus.

Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Support the project manager in client relations.

• Develop plan quantity computations and construction cost estimates.

• Prepare conceptual design alternatives for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies.

• Develop presentations for project pursuits and public involvement activities.

• Provide design and constructability plan and report reviews.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Registered as an Engineer Intern in the State of Florida.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• 1-4 years of design experience on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS desirable.

Abilities

• A strong work ethic and desire to learn and achieve.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in interpretation of engineering design standards, specifications, and criteria.

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to support marketing efforts.

• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small teams.

• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to transition between multiple work assignments on a regular basis, and sense of urgency to meet client deadlines.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions.

Mid

Overview of Responsibilities:

Perform detailed design and preparation of construction plans, specifications and estimates on highway projects including drainage stormwater management system design for FDOT, County and municipal transportation facilities including airports, interstate, turnpike, urban, and rural roadways, drainage for Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation (3R) projects, storm sewer network analysis, pond siting and location hydraulic analysis of existing roadway culverts and floodplain statements analysis for PDE studies, and Bridge Hydraulic Report (BHR) analysis preparation., including scour analysis. Permitting and Project Management experience a plus.

Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Assist the project manager in client relations.

• Act as EOR for drainage designs and reports.

• Develop plan quantity computations and construction cost estimates.

• Prepare conceptual design alternatives for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies.

• Develop presentations for project pursuits and public involvement activities.

• Provide design and constructability plan and report reviews.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• 8-12 years of design experience required with experience on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) drainage projects municipal drainage and/or other water resources experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS.

• Experience with ICPR, HEC-RAS, WSPRO, HY-8 and related stormwater software, both 1-D and 2-D, using steady-state and unsteady modeling techniques.

Abilities

• A strong work ethic and desire to learn and achieve.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in interpretation of engineering design standards, specifications, and criteria.

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to support marketing efforts.

• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small teams.

• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to transition between multiple work assignments on a regular basis, and sense of urgency to meet client deadlines.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions.

• Mentor junior engineering staff to nurture their knowledge and growth.

Sr.

Overview of Responsibilities:

Perform detailed design and preparation of construction plans, specifications and estimates on highway projects including drainage stormwater management system design for FDOT, County and municipal transportation facilities including airports, interstate, turnpike, urban, and rural roadways, drainage for Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation (3R) projects, storm sewer network analysis, pond siting and location hydraulic analysis of existing roadway culverts and floodplain statements analysis for PDE studies, and Bridge Hydraulic Report (BHR) analysis preparation, including scour analysis. Permitting and Project Management experience required.

Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Acts as the project manager in client relations and drainage portions of roadway projects.

• Act as EOR for drainage designs and reports.

• Develop plan quantity computations and construction cost estimates.

• Prepare conceptual design alternatives for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies.

• Develop presentations for project pursuits and public involvement activities.

• Provide design and constructability plan and report reviews.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• 15+ years of design experience required with experience on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) drainage projects municipal drainage and/or other water resources experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS.

• Proficiency with ICPR, HEC-RAS, WSPRO, HY-8 and related stormwater software, both 1-D and 2-D, using steady-state and unsteady modeling techniques.

Abilities

• A strong work ethic and desire to learn and achieve.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in interpretation of engineering design standards, specifications, and criteria.

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to support marketing efforts.

• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small teams.

• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to transition between multiple work assignments on a regular basis, and sense of urgency to meet client deadlines.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions.

• Mentor junior engineering staff to nurture their knowledge and growth.

• Ability to train junior staff in all aspects of FDOT drainage and other water resources design and analysis.

Scalar Consulting Group (Scalar) has an opening for a Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to support our offices, at any one of our locations thought Florida. This position will entail working with engineers, planners and environmental scientists related to transportation projects, Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies, or safety initiatives for the Florida Department of Transportation and other local and regional entities. 

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff on existing projects and marketing initiatives

• Lead analyses related to traffic operations and analysis

• Perform crash analysis to identify safety deficiencies and recommended solutions

• Document existing and future traffic conditions and make recommendations related to roadway or traffic operations to support multi-modal users

• Interact with clients and staff in communicating the results of the above traffic analyses and conclusions

• Develop staff hours/budgets related to traffic engineering tasks 

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field

• 10+ years of experience

• Florida PE or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire is a plus

• Proficiency with traffic engineering software (i.e., HCS, Synchro, VISSIM and SIDRA)

• Understanding of FDOT processes/guidelines including Project Traffic Forecasting, ICE analysis, access management, Q/LOS analysis, IMR/IJR/IOAR reports, PD&E studies, safety analysis/countermeasures, and FDOT design standards

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Travel demand forecasting using Cube Voyager, VISUM or other modeling software is a plus

Desired Candidate

• Ability to work independently or as part of a group in delivering work products and performing quality reviews

• Located in Tampa, Orlando, or West Palm Beach, in supporting Scalar’s primary offices

• Available to travel, as needed, to support projects and clients throughout Florida

• Desire to work for a growing company – focused on transportation and client service

• Ability to serve as a project manager and support other project managers within the company

• Desire to support marketing initiatives with existing and future clients

Scalar Consulting Group Inc. is looking to fill Traffic Design Engineer positions with highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starters in either of the following offices:  West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Maitland. This is a full-time position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Signing & Pavement Marking, Signalization, Lighting, Maintenance of Traffic, and ITS reports, plans, specifications, and estimates based on project analysis and assessments.
• Other duties include, but not limited to:
• Task and project management activities
• Support the project manager in client relations
• Develop presentations for project pursuits and public involvement activities
• Provide quality control reviews

Requirements:

• Prefered -  A License From The Professional Board of Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years of traffic design experience on projects in Florida.
• Legally allowed to work in the United States
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Travel to other office locations may be required.

Abilities:

• Self-starting individual, good communicator, organizational and interpersonal skills essential to work on multiple projects at any given time under minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support marketing efforts
• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small groups
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Mentor junior engineering staff to nurture their knowledge and growth
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines

Scalar Consulting Group is looking to fill Traffic Operations Engineer positions with highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starters in either of the following offices: West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Maitland . This is a full-time position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform traffic engineering and highway safety studies to include, but not limited to:
• Analyze traffic operations and patterns to develop recommendations to enhance them
• Analyze crash data to identify crash patterns, probable causes, and develop recommendations to address them
• Conduct field reviews to identify traffic operational and safety issues
• Perform economic analysis of recommended traffic operation and safety improvements
• Prepare reports documenting the findings from the analysis, and the recommendations to enhance traffic operations and safety to then sign and seal. Reports include, but not limited to, Traffic Memorandum, Safety Review Memo, and Safety Study.

Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Support the project manager in client relations
• Develop presentations for project pursuits and public involvement activities
• Provide quality control reviews

Requirements:

• Prefered -  A License From The Professional Board of Engineer in the State of Florida. 
• Bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of traffic engineering and safety study experience, especially on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects
• Legally allowed to work in the United States
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, HCS, SYNCHRO, CORSIM, and VISSIM
• Knowledgeable in FDOT and federal criteria such as the FDOT Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS), TRB’s Highway Capacity Manual, and the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual.

Abilities:

• Self-starting individual, good communicator, organizational and interpersonal skills essential to work on multiple projects at any given time under minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support marketing efforts
• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small groups
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Mentor junior engineering staff to nurture their knowledge and growth
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines

Scalar Consulting Group is looking to fill a Lighting Engineer position (6+ years experience) with a highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter in either of the following offices: West Palm Beach, Tampa, and  Maitland. This is a full-time position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform detailed lighting research and design on highway projects and studies including the development of reports, construction plans, and calculations.

Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Support the project manager in client relations
• Develop presentations for project pursuits and public involvement activities
• Provide lighting design and constructability plan and report quality reviews

Requirements:

• Prefered -  A License From The Professional Board of Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of lighting design experience, especially on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MicroStation, AGI32, Visual, Alladin, and CALA
• Knowledgeable in FDOT and federal lighting design criteria
• Self-starting individual, good communicator, organizational and interpersonal skills essential to work on multiple projects at any given time under minimal supervision
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented with good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support marketing efforts
• Read and interpret documents and interact with co-workers in small groups
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral instructions
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Mentor junior engineering staff to nurture their knowledge and growth

Scalar Consulting Group is seeking to hire a Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Inspector to join our Florida team.  This position will be responsible for performing assignments in assisting the Senior CEI Inspector in the performance of their duties and will receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while in progress. Positions are available in one of several areas including South Florida - District 4, Central Florida - District 5, and West Coast – District 1 & 7. This is a full-time position. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspecting materials for all construction operations to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions for the construction contract.

• Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations and events that affect all construction work.

• Monitor and inspect the contractor’s work zone traffic control plan to ensure safety and mobility is provided, while adhering to the TTCP.

• Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with construction contract documents.

• Assist the Senior Inspector as needed or directed.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or 2+ years or work experience in either bridge or roadway construction inspection

• Valid Florida Driver’s License

• Must have the certifications listed below or be willing to obtain within a 6 month time period

• Desired Qualifications and Certifications include:

o CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I

o CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I

o CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I

o CTQP Pile Driving

o CTQP Drilled Shaft

o IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I

o CTQP Final Estimates Level I

o FDOT Intermediate MOT 

o Critical Structures Construction Issues Self Study 

o Florida Stormwater Erosion & Sediment Control

o Erosion & Sedimentation Control

o Nuclear Radiation Safety

Scalar Consulting Group is seeking to hire a Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Senior Roadway and/or Bridge Inspector to join our Florida team.  The Senior Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that the contractor's work on a project is being completed according to contract documents including roadway and/or bridge plans, specifications, technical special provisions, and special provisions; as well as FDOT/Client quality standards which include. A Senior CEI Inspector must be a self-starter who is capable of managing one or more lower level inspectors. Positions are available in one of several areas including South Florida - District 4, Central Florida - District 5, and West Coast – District 1 & 7. This is a full-time position. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspecting materials for all construction operations to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions for the construction contract.

• Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations and events that affect all construction work.

• Monitor and inspect the contractor’s work zone traffic control plan to ensure safety and mobility is provided, while adhering to the TTCP.

• Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with construction contract documents.

• Assist the Project Administrator in the field as needed or directed.

• Manage lower level field inspection staff

Requirements:

• High School diploma plus 4+ years or work experience in either bridge or roadway construction inspection

• Valid Florida Driver’s License

• Must have the certifications listed below or be willing to obtain within a 6 month time period

• Desired Qualifications and Certifications include:

o CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I

o CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level II (Bridges)

o CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I & II

o CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I & II

o CTQP Pile Driving

o CTQP Drilled Shaft

o IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I

o CTQP Final Estimates Level I

o FDOT Advanced MOT 

o Critical Structures Construction Issues Self Study 

o Florida Stormwater Erosion & Sediment Control

o Erosion & Sedimentation Control

o Nuclear Radiation Safety

Scalar Consulting Group is seeking to hire a Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Project Administrator (PA) to join our Florida team.  The successful candidate will be responsible for financial and construction contract administration of assigned infrastructure projects and will support the Senior Project Engineer as directed. Positions are available in one of several areas including South Florida - District 4, Central Florida - District 5, and Florida’s West Coast – District 1 & 7. This is a full-time position.

Desired PA experience having performed/assisted in project related duties (i.e., Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) System, progress, and final estimates, EEO compliance, processing Construction Contract changes, etc.).  Should be able to exercise independent judgment in planning work details and making technical decisions related to construction and the office aspects of the project. Should be familiar with FDOT Procedures covering the project related duties and be proficient in the computer programs necessary to perform these duties.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Construction and Contract Administration and Support 

• Preparation/support of monthly progress reports and pay estimates/invoices

• Review of project schedules 

• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and BlueBeam

• Experience with MAC and SiteManager

• Developing and finalizing Material Certification Packages

• Developing and finalizing the Final Estimates Package

• Developing Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders

• Coordinating resolution of RFIs

• Facilitating approval of Shop Drawings

• Public Involvement Coordination

• Client Coordination 

• Coordinating project information/deliverables as required to facilitate construction

Essential Functions:

• Ability to implement field engineering practices and processes

• Directs and assigns specific tasks to inspectors and assists in all phases of the construction project.

• Mentors developing CEI staff

• Implements an “Ownership” mentality during execution of daily assignments 

Desired Qualifications and Certifications include:

• Previous FDOT Project Administrator Experience

• CTQP Final Estimates Level II

• FDOT Advanced MOT

• FDOT Critical Structures

• CTQP QC Manager

Facilities Periodic Maintenance Manager / FRP Inspector

Responsibilities shall include performing condition assessments of building/facilities and their components, using this data to identify and recommend Periodic Maintenance projects that are needed, and assisting with the Facilities Rating Program (FRP) inspections.  

This position also will be responsible for assisting with development of and the management of site specific periodic maintenance contracts; this will require the review and approval of invoices, purchase orders, and other modes for purchasing used in the performance of this work.

• Maintains the status of contractor’s work orders, ensuring work orders are performed in a timely manner and assure allocated contract budgets are not exceeded through the Operation Management System (CMMS System).

• Manages the daily activities of assigned contractors and maintains records through the Operation Management System.

• Coordinates and participates in advanced technical maintenance, repair and testing of the facility equipment and maintains its operational condition.

• Ability to document and report the inventory of Turnpike Facilities equipment for his/her assigned area.

• Ability to follow and ensure compliance with the Turnpike Safety Program

• Participate in Hurricane pre and post damage assessment activities

• Perform off hours on call duties as needed

• Perform final Punchlist inspections of new sites/buildings

• Strong computer skills; including Microsoft Office, Adobe, scheduling software, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned such as: emergency response, assessments, recovery operations, etc.

This position will also review plans to provide comments for maintainability and to determine future impacts to Facility inventories.  

This position will also support the inspection and verification of the maintenance activities and work performed by the Facilities Performance Based Maintenance contractor.  These work types and inspections may include such items as: generator/ATS; HVAC; electrical; plumbing; UPS systems; roofing; and general building maintenance activities.  Assure all work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, regulations, standards, codes, safety requirements, etc.

Maintain proper documentation of inspections and work that has been performed to ensure that acceptable quality standards are met, including written reports and photographic documentation.

Position Requirements:

• Valid Driver License

• Ability to work in the field and perform inspections in various weather conditions, including ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

• Five (5) years of work experience in Building management or facilities maintenance required and at least one (1) year of experience overseeing contractual documents and contracts. Experience should include technical knowledge of HVAC, Electrical (to include standby generators and/or uninterrupted power supply systems). Technical college degree preferred.

• Certification of a 40-hours Occupation Safety Health Administration (OSHA) course.

• Trained in Maintenance of Traffic, Building and American Disability Act Codes.

Scalar Consulting Group is seeking to fill an Environmental Scientist position with a highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter in the Orlando/Maitland area (preferred) or West Palm Beach or Tampa (other office locations). This is a full-time position.

Requirements:  

1. Minimum 4-year college level degree in biology, environmental science, or equivalent science-based degree with minimum of 4 years of work experience following graduation. Graduate level degree may be considered in lieu of a portion of work experience.

2. Legally allowed to work in the United States.

3. Ability to travel to other office locations and other parts of the state with overnight stays to accomplish assignments.

4. Proficiency in the skills and responsibilities below.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect, analyze, and report data related to biological natural sciences such as habitats, wildlife, water quality, soils, etc.

2. Conduct habitat mapping and characterization field efforts

3. Field delineate wetlands in accordance with federal and state criteria

4. Conduct protected floral and faunal surveys

5. Collect data required for natural resource permit applications

6. Complete permit applications

7. Use ArcMap GIS for data collection, analysis, and compilation of exhibits for reports

8. Assist the firm in other capacities when needed, such as with internet and phone call data gathering, public involvement activities, and other tasks as needed

Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of Florida’s ecological communities and classifications, floral and faunal species.

2. Detailed knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations pertaining to wetlands and protected species.

3. Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to interface with clients in meeting and presentation formats.

4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, as well as ArcMap GIS.

5. Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to transition between multiple work assignments on a regular basis, and sense of urgency to meet client deadlines.

6. A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve.

7. Ability to work in Florida’s challenging outdoor environment.

If you are interested in joining the Scalar team, please send your resume to careers@scalarinc.net.