Environmental Permitting Project Scientist

Edge Engineering and Science; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Edge Engineering and Science seeks a Project Scientist with environmental permitting experience to support projects across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. You will assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, agency coordination, and documentation for a growing energy, utility, and infrastructure portfolio.

Join a collaborative, detail-oriented team and help clients move complex projects from planning through permitting, construction, and compliance while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental studies, environmental engineering, or related discipline.
• Approximately 3 to 7 years of environmental consulting, permitting, regulatory, or related experience.
• Permitting experience in PA, OH, WV, VA, MD; direct cross-state experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing, organization, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically for project meetings, field activities, or agency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support federal, state, and local environmental permit applications, plans, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Lead permitting efforts in PA, OH, WV, VA, and MD; expand to additional jurisdictions as opportunities arise.
• Coordinate with agencies, project teams, clients, and field personnel to maintain schedule and deliverable quality.
• Assist with QA/QC, proposals, and client communications, ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Organization

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edge Engineering and Science seeks a Project Scientist with environmental permitting experience to support projects across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. You will assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, agency coordination, and documentation for a growing energy, utility, and infrastructure portfolio.

Join a collaborative, detail-oriented team and help clients move complex projects from planning through permitting, construction, and compliance while traveling