Scientist IV - Environmental

1200 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 600, 1200 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental Team in either:
Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, FL, or Tampa, FL. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of experience serving as an environmental consultant and/or environmental regulatory agent, preferably with experience in projects such as linear infrastructure, renewables, energy, oil & gas, transportation, unique residential/commercial development and federal projects. The successful candidate would lead environmental field studies (e.g. wetland delineations and functional assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, NPDES inspections, Phase I/II ESAs, aquatic habitat assessments, etc.)

and document production (e.g. technical reports, NEPA documents, permit applications and support documents, etc.). The successful candidate would be mentored by our dynamic team of environmental professionals while supporting a range of multidisciplinary projects. The successful candidate would also interface with clients and support proposal development.

• Jurisdictional wetland/ water delineations
• Protected species habitat assessments and surveys
• Federal/ state/ local permitting & mitigation support
• Manage schedules and environmental special studies
• Coordination with interdisciplinary teams of designers and environmental SMEs for various infrastructure projects
• Ideal candidates are maintaining technical and professional certifications and exhibit specific experience with linear infrastructure, renewables, energy, oil & gas, transportation, unique residential/commercial development and federal projects.

• BS in relevant environmental discipline
• Must have a working knowledge of wetland science, flora/fauna and ecosystems of the southeastern US, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Proficient with GIS and mapping
• Physically able to travel and conduct field work on various project sites with challenging field conditions such as steep terrain, thick vegetation, and inclement weather
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills with ability to deliver timely, complete and technically accurate documents
• Willingness to travel as projects require to include occasional overnight travel
• Relevant certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Wildlife Biologist, or Certified Ecologist would be viewed favorably
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work.
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally

This position can be filled as an Ecologist/Scientist I/II/III to be determined by the years of relevant experience of the selected candidate. Individuals with a higher level of experience may apply and will be considered for a position commensurate with experience.

At Pond, we are a collaborative, innovative team in an environment that fosters learning and professional growth. We believe that as you grow, we grow. You will have opportunities to broaden your knowledge and to put your skills to work in engaging, challenging, and diverse projects that make a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity.

Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm…