Flexible Environmental Scientist II - Permitting & Fieldwork

Verdantas; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; 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, a leader in environmental consulting and sustainable engineering, seeks a Scientist II for its Environmental Services team in the Lehigh Valley, PA. You will support transportation, infrastructure, and environmental compliance projects across Pennsylvania and nearby regions, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver permitting, investigations, and regulatory services.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in environmental consulting, strong writing and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental science field.
• 2–4 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania environmental regulations including NEPA and 404/105 permitting.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support environmental permitting efforts.
• Support PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects and environmental compliance requirements.
• Prepare environmental documentation and NEPA clearance activities.
• Perform wetland delineations, stream assessments, and natural resource investigations.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, project managers, and clients.
• Collaborate with Verdantas' environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and permitting specialists.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Verdantas, a leader in environmental consulting and sustainable engineering, seeks a Scientist II for its Environmental Services team in the Lehigh Valley, PA. You will support transportation, infrastructure, and environmental compliance projects across Pennsylvania and nearby regions, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver permitting, investigations, and regulatory services.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in environmental consulting, strong writing and communication skills, and