Environmental Scientist - Infrastructure & Permitting (Hybrid)

Gannett Fleming; Lower Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401(k) and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Practice in Audubon, PA. This role follows a hybrid work model with regular office presence and field responsibilities supporting NEPA, permitting, and compliance for infrastructure projects across North America.

You will conduct field surveys, prepare reports, manage data, and interact with engineers and regulators. Requires 6–10 years of experience, strong regulations knowledge, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, the physical sciences, or closely related field.
• Minimum 6-10 years of experience delivering natural resources compliance services for infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction.
• Willingness to travel and execute work in a variety of settings and environmental conditions.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and achieve results.
• Demonstrated agility working with multi-disciplined infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and lead meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite oversight of stream restoration construction several days a week to ensure design plans are properly implemented.
• Provide environmental technical support for projects requiring disturbances in wetlands, streams, and protected habitats to support project planning and environmental permits, providing technical and operational direction with responsibility for delivering successful outcomes.
• Conduct wetland delineation fieldwork and other natural resource surveys to gather data for baseline knowledge and impact assessment.
• Deliver professional services on time in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and within budget.
• Make decisions independently on scientific problems and methods; collaborate with team members to reach sound conclusions.
• Author technical reports, environmental deliverables and related work products.
• Preparation of NEPA documents and/or permits for transportation and other infrastructure projects.
• Have the ability to traverse difficult terrain and operate technical equipment including GPS units, field meters, and other monitoring equipment.
• Communicate with clients, third party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
• Adhering to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and the environment.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Leadership & teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CADD

GIS

Job description

GFT is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Practice in Audubon, PA. This role follows a hybrid work model with regular office presence and field responsibilities supporting NEPA, permitting, and compliance for infrastructure projects across North America.

You will conduct field surveys, prepare reports, manage data, and interact with engineers and regulators. Requires 6–10 years of experience, strong regulations knowledge, and willingness to travel.