Environmental Scientist — Hybrid Schedule & Unlimited PTO

DesignForce; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Professional development

Credential support

Housing assistance

Job summary

DesignForce is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our growing environmental services team in the DMV region. You will manage environmental permitting and compliance for land development projects while applying technical judgment from permitting through construction.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Environmental Science or related field, 3–5 years of consulting or permitting experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in environmental consulting, land development, or environmental permitting.
• Experience preparing and submitting environmental permitting packages and working through the full regulatory review process.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting and compliance efforts for land development projects.
• Prepare and review environmental documentation including wetland delineations, forest conservation plans, jurisdictional determinations, permitting packages, and technical justifications.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, regulatory agencies, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop solutions for complex environmental challenges by interpreting regulations and applying sound technical judgment.
• Review CAD drawings and environmental plans to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct periodic field investigations including wetland delineations, vegetation assessments, soil observations, and environmental site evaluations.
• Support permitting efforts with agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local jurisdictions.
• Mentor junior staff while contributing to quality control across multiple active projects.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Project coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DesignForce is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our growing environmental services team in the DMV region. You will manage environmental permitting and compliance for land development projects while applying technical judgment from permitting through construction.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Environmental Science or related field, 3–5 years of consulting or permitting experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD.