Entry-Level Environmental Scientist — Field & GIS

The Civil Engineer; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking an entry-level environmental scientist to support environmental assessment, compliance, and remediation projects in Duluth, Georgia. You will work on wetland delineations, stream assessments, and habitat surveys as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves office duties such as report preparation and GIS mapping, plus fieldwork requiring travel up to 2–4 weeks. A BS in a natural resources field is required, with MS preferred; 1–2 years of field experience is

Qualifications

• BS degree in natural resources, ecology, environmental science, fisheries, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology, or related discipline.
• MS degree preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of field experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of eastern US flora and fauna, especially wetland and riparian flora.
• Proficiency with GPS hardware and software; GIS experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delineation of wetlands using regional supplements and USACE guidance.
• Identification of ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial streams.
• Biological habitat surveys for aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
• GPS/GIS data management and mapping of environmental resources.
• Assistance with USACE Section 404 and State 401 permit applications.
• Environmental sampling and coordination with laboratories.
• Office duties include report preparation and GIS-based site analysis.
• Travel for field assignments up to 2–4 weeks at a time.

Skills

Wetland delineation

GPS/GIS data collection

Environmental sampling

Report writing

Travel readiness

Education

BS degree in natural resources or related

MS degree preferred

Tools

EOS Arrow

Trimble

ArcGIS

Job description

Woodard & Curran is seeking an entry-level environmental scientist to support environmental assessment, compliance, and remediation projects in Duluth, Georgia. You will work on wetland delineations, stream assessments, and habitat surveys as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves office duties such as report preparation and GIS mapping, plus fieldwork requiring travel up to 2–4 weeks. A BS in a natural resources field is required, with MS preferred; 1–2 years of field experience is