Hybrid Environmental Project Scientist – NEPA & Permitting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Practice in Audubon, PA, operating in a hybrid work model. The role involves field surveys, permitting support, and delivery of regulatory compliance services across North America.

Key duties include overseeing stream restoration construction, preparing NEPA documents, and producing technical reports, while traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, 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.
• Willingness to travel and operate in varied settings and conditions.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• 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 wetlands, streams, and habitats to support permits and project planning.
• Conduct wetland delineation fieldwork and other natural resource surveys for baseline data.
• Deliver professional services on time and within regulations and budget.
• Make independent scientific decisions and collaborate to reach sound conclusions.
• Author technical reports and NEPA documents; prepare environmental deliverables.
• Prepare NEPA documents and/or permits for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to traverse difficult terrain and operate field equipment including GPS and meters.
• Communicate with clients, third parties, and regulators on status and compliance.
• Adhere to contract specs including health, safety, security, and environment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, or closely related field

Master’s degree in a closely related field

Tools

CADD

GIS

Job description

GFT is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Practice in Audubon, PA, operating in a hybrid work model. The role involves field surveys, permitting support, and delivery of regulatory compliance services across North America.

Key duties include overseeing stream restoration construction, preparing NEPA documents, and producing technical reports, while traveling to project sites as needed.