About Atlas
Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Arborist to join our multi-disciplinary environmental team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects through tree inventories, critical root zone analysis, preservation planning, construction compliance monitoring, and regulatory permitting. This role requires expertise in tree species identification, health assessments, risk evaluation, and regulatory compliance to support project development and permitting.
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers to develop and implement tree protection and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare technical reports, tree retention plans, and permit applications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Utilize strong technical writing and GIS skills to effectively communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.
- Conduct pre- and post-construction site reviews, construction monitoring, and arborist compliance inspections.
- Provide field direction for root pruning, branch pruning, tree protection fencing, excavation within critical root zones, and other tree protection best management practices.
- Review grading, utility, drainage, access, and staging plans to identify potential impacts to retained trees.
- Develop practical tree protection and mitigation measures that balance project objectives with tree preservation goals.
- Coordinate with project owners, regulatory agencies, contractors, and design teams regarding tree protection requirements, permit conditions, and compliance with local tree regulations.
- ISA Certified Arborist credential in good standing.
- 3+ years of experience conducting arboricultural assessments and providing tree protection support for infrastructure, utility, transportation, or development projects.
- Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring tree protection BMPs during construction; including root protection, soil compaction mitigation, and impact assessments..
- Experience conducting tree inventories and preparing tree assessment reports, tree retention plans, arborist compliance reports, and permit submittal documents.
- Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Engineering, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be substituted for education.
- Strong technical writing skills including preparation of arborist reports, compliance reports, protection plans, and mitigation strategies.
- Ability to interpret and apply tree regulations, municipal codes, and environmental policies to project planning and permitting.
- Experience conducting Critical Root Zone (CRZ) evaluations and assessing construction impacts to retained trees.
- Ability to travel throughout Washington and Oregon for field assessments, client meetings, and construction support activities.
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
- Proficiency with GIS mapping tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and GPS data collection.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with engineers, landscape architects, contractors, and environmental planners.
- Proven ability to conduct tree replacement analyses and develop retention strategies.
- Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality control for arborists, field staff, or environmental professionals.
- Experience working on transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination efforts.
- Mentoring and quality-control experience.
- Expertise with tree replacement analyses and retention strategies.
What you can expect from us
The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.
About the Job
- Career Level: Associate
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 hourly rate
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
EEO Statement
Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.
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