Full Time Senior Medical Writer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 is seeking a full-time Senior Ecologist for our Alpharetta, GA , Cary, NC, SC or TN office. The Senior Ecologist will provide technical expertise and assistance associated with environmental services projects.    

• Lead and/or supervise field investigations and data interpretation.
• Assist in training junior staff.
• Complete documentation and technical reports.
• Responsible for completing and overseeing other natural resource related projects including wetland delineations, stream determinations, permitting, and other types of protected species surveys.
• Communicate between staff, managers, agency personnel and clients.
• Complete project tasks within deadlines and budgets.

Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, ecology, wildlife or other related curriculum

•  5-10 years of experience working with natural resource related projects 
•  Basic computer skills (proficient with Microsoft Suite)
•  Excellent writing skills and ability to interpret and present field data in technical reports.
•  Experience and positive relationships with regulatory agencies
•  Willingness to travel for consecutive days/nights.
•  Ability to carry heavy equipment (approximately 50 lbs.) long distances in field conditions.
•  Familiarity with the ESA consultation process-preferred
•  Ability to identify southeastern vegetation preferred.
•  Knowledge and familiarity with Trimble GPS, MicroStation/GeoPak, and GIS preferred.
•  Experience with transportation-related projects, particularly NCDOT projects, preferred.
•  Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license prior to employment.

Work environment and physical demands of this position

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the organization), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This position will be subject to indoor and outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and /or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments. 
• Work will primarily be in the field involving long term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

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NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.