Environmental Field Scientist & Permitting Specialist

ERM; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant‑ Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist to advance field‑based environmental work across mid‑Atlantic and southeastern U.S. You will support permitting, ecological assessments, and compliance on energy and infrastructure projects, with a focus on wetlands and protected species.

The role combines fieldwork with data‑driven analyses and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or related discipline and 3–5 years of experience.
• Field survey techniques and WOTUS delineations with GPS data collection.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and Bio App tools.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessments, permitting efforts, and ecological field investigations.
• Conduct wetland delineations and environmental surveys for project planning.
• Provide expertise on rare, threatened, and endangered species assessments.
• Help identify environmental risks and mitigation strategies for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with ERM project teams to deliver technical analyses and reports.
• Develop skills in environmental permitting, NEPA-related work, and diligence.

Skills

Environmental field surveys

WOTUS delineations

GPS field data collection

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Bio App

Education

BS in environmental science

Biology

Natural resources

Tools

ArcGIS

Survey123

Bio App

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant‑ Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist to advance field‑based environmental work across mid‑Atlantic and southeastern U.S. You will support permitting, ecological assessments, and compliance on energy and infrastructure projects, with a focus on wetlands and protected species.

The role combines fieldwork with data‑driven analyses and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.