Project Environmental Scientist- Wetlands & Ecology
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Environmental Scientist , you will join our Wetlands and Ecology Team in our Westwood office, where you'll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you'll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability.
Our Environmental Services team, composed of experienced professionals, provides comprehensive environmental permitting, planning, and compliance monitoring services across a range of projects. Our technical experts specialize in freshwater and coastal wetland delineations, environmental impact assessments, and wildlife and fishery habitat evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Perform a combination of field work, technical report preparation, and studies
- Perform natural resource surveys including wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys, including soil characterization and plant species identification
- Coordinate with field teams performing ecological and wetlands surveys and construction inspections
- Coordinate with client and project teams while planning projects and developing local, state and federal permit applications
- Present project permit applications to local Conservation Commissions
Requirements
At least 5 years of experience working in environmental consulting or a similar fieldA Bachelor's degree in an environmental or natural sciences field with coursework in ecology, hydrology, botany, and soilsDemonstrated experience with wetlands permitting at the federal, state, and local levelTechnical writing and presentation skillsYou should like being outside, and have the willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on an as-needed basis to project sitesPreferred Requirements
Experience with conducting wetland delineationsCertification such as Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS), Associate Professional Soil Scientist (APSS), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)Benefits
Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range belowAnnual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership PlanBest in Class Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceWellness Rewards and ReimbursementsWe are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Pay Range : USD $65,959.00 - USD $101,122.00 / Yr.
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