Environmental Scientist - Field Work & Permitting

Penn E&R; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid time off

Safety commitment

Local roots

Job summary

Penn E&R, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Environmental Scientist to perform wetlands delineation, habitat assessments, and environmental impact evaluations for energy, utility, and infrastructure projects.

You’ll support permitting and siting with federal and state agencies, contributing to safe, compliant project development. The ideal candidate has a BS/BA in a related field, 4+ years in environmental consulting, travel 20–30% in PA, and WPIT or PWS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in environmental studies, planning, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience within the environmental consulting and/or regulatory field.
• Willingness to travel (20-30% of time, primarily within Pennsylvania).
• WPIT or PWS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work including wetlands delineations and habitat assessments.
• Participate in siting, routing, and permitting studies for energy projects.
• Prepare permit applications for federal/state environmental permits (e.g., Clean Water Act/Section 404, 105, etc.).
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely, high-quality work with safety and ethics.

Skills

Field work

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

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

WPIT/PWS certification

Job description

Penn E&R, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Environmental Scientist to perform wetlands delineation, habitat assessments, and environmental impact evaluations for energy, utility, and infrastructure projects.

You’ll support permitting and siting with federal and state agencies, contributing to safe, compliant project development. The ideal candidate has a BS/BA in a related field, 4+ years in environmental consulting, travel 20–30% in PA, and WPIT or PWS certification is a plus.