Environmental Scientist II – Permitting & NEPA Specialist

Verdantas LLC; South Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a motivated Scientist II to join the Environmental Services team in the Lehigh Valley, PA. You will support a range of transportation, infrastructure, and environmental compliance projects across Pennsylvania, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver permitting, NEPA review, and regulatory support.

You will perform wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and field surveys while preparing technical reports and permit applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field.
• 2–4 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance projects.
• Knowledge of PA environmental regulations and NEPA processes.
• Strong writing, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support environmental permitting efforts.
• Support PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Prepare environmental documentation and NEPA compliance activities.
• Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and natural resource investigations.
• Perform field surveys and habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory correspondences.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, project managers, and clients.
• Support fieldwork and data collection across Verdantas teams.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or related field

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a motivated Scientist II to join the Environmental Services team in the Lehigh Valley, PA. You will support a range of transportation, infrastructure, and environmental compliance projects across Pennsylvania, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver permitting, NEPA review, and regulatory support.

You will perform wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and field surveys while preparing technical reports and permit applications.