Environmental Scientist — Field & Permitting Expert

Environmental Scientist; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Strong safety commitment

Local roots with regional impact

Job summary

Penn E&R, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Pittsburgh, PA office. The role involves conducting environmental analysis and field tasks related to wetlands and streams, habitat assessments, and evaluating environmental impacts for project development in energy and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of environmental laws and permit processes, with travel 20-30% within Pennsylvania, and growth opportunities in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in environmental studies, planning, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience within environmental consulting/regulatory field.
• WPIT or PWS certification preferred or obtainable.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work including wetland delineations and habitat assessments.
• Participate in linear energy planning/routing/siting studies.
• Prepare permit applications for federal/state environmental permits (e.g., USACE 404/10, PA DEP Chapters 102/105) and wildlife coordination.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Ensure timely completion of high-quality work.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in environmental studies, planning, natural resources, engineering, or related field

WPIT/PWS certification (preferred)

Job description

Penn E&R, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Pittsburgh, PA office. The role involves conducting environmental analysis and field tasks related to wetlands and streams, habitat assessments, and evaluating environmental impacts for project development in energy and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of environmental laws and permit processes, with travel 20-30% within Pennsylvania, and growth opportunities in a collaborative work environment.