Environmental Scientist — Hybrid Field & Permitting

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

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.