Environmental Scientist II - Field Assessments & Permitting

Quanta Government Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement

24/7 telehealth

Job summary

Canacre is seeking an environmental specialist to lead wetland delineations, field surveys, and permit support across projects. You will coordinate field crews, prepare reports, and liaise with agencies and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, 2–3 years of experience, strong GIS and report-writing skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental planning or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 2-3 Years of experience.
• Working knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act (Sections 401 / 404), ESA, MBTA and applicable state requirements.
• Proficiency in GIS and technical report writing.
• Effective oral, presentation and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, with ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Complete wetland and waters delineations and WOTUS / T&E field surveys and the associated reports.
• Perform and report on SWPPP inspections; prepare or update SWPPPs and SWMPs for small and medium sites.
• Complete critical issues analyses and desktop constraints reports.
• Prepare portions of permit applications such as pre-construction notifications.
• Independently perform environmental assessment tasks such as wetland and waters delineations, habitat assessments, WETUS / T&E field determinations, SWPPP inspections and critical issues analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda and permitting support materials for senior review.
• Review and evaluate existing data, collect field data, research regulations and literature, and identify environmental issues.
• Coordinate field crews and schedules for assigned tasks; communicate with agencies and clients under direction.
• Serve as environmental team leader on small projects or portions of larger projects within scope of experience.
• Guide Tier 1 staff and help track task schedules and budgets.

Skills

Wetland delineations

GIS proficiency

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Project coordination

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Canacre is seeking an environmental specialist to lead wetland delineations, field surveys, and permit support across projects. You will coordinate field crews, prepare reports, and liaise with agencies and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, 2–3 years of experience, strong GIS and report-writing skills, and a valid driver’s license.