Orlando, Florida, US
1 day ago
Senior Scientist
Senior Scientist

Department: ASEC-ASEC

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Orlando, FL

Reporting To: Caitlin Cyrus



DescriptionWelcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose.  At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services.  Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges.  We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of over 1,700 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S.  Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.  As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions.  At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace.  Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.



Responsibilities: Assist Project Managers (PMs) with coordinating tasks on renewable energy projects, particularly writing and assembling documents and coordinating and executing project work (including fieldwork and reporting) Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to complete all aspects of environmental impact analysis and permitting and engineering studies, including power siting board applications, and associated support studies Represent Verdantas' clients at public meetings Assist with writing and coordinating preparation of applications for local, state, and federal permitting Review/coordinate Critical Issues Analyses Review/coordinate Phase I ESAs for renewable energy projects Involvement/technical specialty in brightfields projects   Help PM assemble proposals, coordinating with subcontractors and helping with Task Orders  Support PM with various aspects of a project including scope, schedule, budget, technical resources, communications, and invoicing Serve as point-person to coordinate w/ internal GIS team Must have the ability to multi-task among several projects at one time Learn, understand, and apply changes in policy, legislation, regulations, and new technologies are a must


Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, natural resources, or related field  Environmental Science or related degree desired 5 to 10 years of increasing responsibility in Project Management, preferably in the renewable energy industry Demonstrated experience with environmental resource studies, impact analysis, and permitting Works effectively to deadlines with minimum supervision; strong problem-solving skills; collaborates well with colleagues regionally and globally


Benefits: Flexible Work Environment   Paid Parental Leave  Medical   Dental   Vision   Life and AD&D Insurance  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  401(k) with Company Match   Paid Time Off + Holidays   Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
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