Environmental Scientist: Field Work & Permitting for Growth

Penn Color, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & bonuses

Health & retirement benefits

Paid time off & flexible scheduling

Field and office safety focus

Local roots with regional impact

Job summary

Penn Environmental & Remediation, Inc. seeks an Environmental Scientist to perform field work, wetland delineations, and habitat assessments from our Pittsburgh, PA office.

The role supports siting and permitting for energy and infrastructure projects and requires familiarity with environmental laws and regulations. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in environmental consulting, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel within Pennsylvania up to 20-30%.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in environmental studies, planning, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience within environmental consulting/regulatory field.
• Experience in wetland delineation and field work (WPIT/PWS certification desirable).
• Client-oriented, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work including wetland delineations and habitat assessments.
• Participate in energy planning/routing/siting studies.
• Prepare survey reports and permit applications for federal/state environmental permits.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Ensure timely completion of high-quality work.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in environmental studies or related field

Tools

WPIT or PWS certification

Job description

Penn Environmental & Remediation, Inc. seeks an Environmental Scientist to perform field work, wetland delineations, and habitat assessments from our Pittsburgh, PA office.

The role supports siting and permitting for energy and infrastructure projects and requires familiarity with environmental laws and regulations. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in environmental consulting, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel within Pennsylvania up to 20-30%.