Wetland Scientist

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. We’re seeking a dynamic Wetland Scientist to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Conduct wetland and regulated resource delineations in Massachusetts in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform natural resource surveys and field investigations, including vegetation, wildlife, water, soils, site conditions, and habitat assessments
• Prepare and maintain field documentation, data collection records, and scientific analyses consistent with regulatory programs and technical guidance
• Support the preparation of project narratives, impact assessments, alternatives analyses, and supporting documentation for permit applications
• Assist with local, state, and federal permitting efforts, including coordination with agencies and project teams
• Utilize GPS and mapping tools to document field conditions and support project deliverables
• Collaborate with engineers, ecologists, designers, and GIS/mapping staff to support integrated, solutions‑based client services
• Contribute to technical reports, regulatory filings, and client deliverables with a high level of accuracy and professionalism
• Support biological monitoring, protected species reviews, and environmental compliance efforts as applicable
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and coordination to support successful project execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field
• 3 years of experience conducting wetland and regulated resource delineations, both independently and as part of a team
• Massachusetts experience required; experience in other New England states a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 50% regionally
• Valid driver’s license, good driving history, and reliable transportation required

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with wetlands and native plant identification
• Basic knowledge and use of GPS equipment
• 38‑hour USACE Delineation Training
• Experience with GIS and/or FieldMaps
• Experience with natural resource surveys and methodologies, including vegetation, wildlife, water, soils, site characteristics, and habitat assessments
• Knowledge of routine permitting requirements for wetlands, waters, floodplains, and buffer zones within inland and coastal/tidal ecosystems
• Experience with USACE NC/NE Regional Supplement and state wetland and environmental resource programs (MassDEP Wetlands & Waterways, CT Inland Wetlands, etc.)
• State wetland and waters permitting experience in MA and CT required; RI preferred, ME and NH preferred
• Strong technical writing skills, including field documentation and scientific data collection in accordance with regulatory programs and technical guidance
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach when working with design/engineering, ecologists, and mapping teams
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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