Hybrid Environmental Scientist: Field Surveys & Permitting

VHB

Worcester (MA)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 80,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

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401(k)

Job summary

VHB's Worcester and Watertown, MA offices are seeking an emerging Environmental Scientist to join our Natural Sciences Team, delivering projects across transportation, energy, and land development in New England. The ideal candidate has field work experience and interest in environmental permitting, monitoring, and wetland delineation, with strong report-writing and collaboration skills.

This is a full-time, hybrid position with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow technical

Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, soil science, ecological sciences, or related field.
1-3+ years of professional environmental consulting, natural resources, or related field work.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or assist with natural resource surveys, including wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
Assist with the development of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and supporting documentation.
Conduct environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports, including pre-construction sweeps or daily monitoring for rare species.
Assist with the preparation of natural resource studies, technical reports, and other project deliverables.
Attend meetings with federal and state regulatory agencies and local municipalities to present projects.