Environmental Scientist

VHB; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB is seeking an emergent Environmental Scientist for our Worcester, MA office to join the Natural Sciences Team. You will conduct field surveys, assist with permit applications, and monitor environmental compliance across transportation, energy, and land development projects in New England. Qualified candidates have 1–3+ years in environmental consulting or related fieldwork and a B.S.

or M.S. in environmental sciences or related field.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, natural resources, wetlands science, soil science, ecological sciences, or related field.
• 1–3+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting, natural resources, or related fieldwork.
• Familiarity with wetlands permitting and wetland delineation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist with natural resource surveys, including wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
• Assist with the development of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Conduct environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports; may include pre-construction sweeps or daily monitoring for rare species.
• Assist with the preparation of natural resource studies, technical reports, and other project deliverables.
• Attend meetings with federal and state regulatory agencies and local municipalities to present projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Field work

Stakeholder coordination

Coastal wetland experience

Education

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Worcester and Watertown, MA offices are looking for an emerging Environmental Scientist to join our growing Natural Sciences Team working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy, and land development clients across New England. The ideal candidate will have natural science field work experience and some exposure to and interest in environmental permitting efforts, environmental compliance monitoring, and wetland and waterway delineation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist with natural resource surveys, including wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
• Assist with the development of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Conduct environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports – could include pre-construction sweeps or daily monitoring for rare species.
• Assist with the preparation of natural resource studies, technical reports, and other project deliverables.
• Attend meetings with federal and state regulatory agencies and local municipalities to present projects.

Skills And Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks while communicating professionally and collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Ability to work in physically challenging outdoor conditions and travel to project sites throughout Massachusetts and New England.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal wetlands and rare species permitting is preferred.
• Familiarity with wetland delineations and compliance inspections is preferred.
• Coastal wetland experience and familiarity is a plus.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS is a plus.
• Ability to prepare clear, well-organized technical reports and other written deliverables; cover letters are encouraged.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, soil science, ecological sciences, or a related field.
• 1-3+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting, natural resources, or related field work.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Massachusetts is $62,000-80,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

Building What’s Next, Together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When You Join VHB, You’ll Find

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.