Hybrid Wetland Scientist - Field & Data

Rk; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Natural Resources Project Scientist with strong wetland expertise to support a variety of environmental projects. This role involves fieldwork, data analysis, technical reporting, and coordination with engineers, planners, and regulatory agencies to support permitting, compliance, and environmental stewardship efforts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years in environmental consulting, with wetland experience, GIS skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or related.
• Four+ years in environmental consulting or natural resources with wetland experience.
• Experience with fieldwork and environmental data collection.
• Proficiency in wetland plant identification.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support natural resource projects from planning through reporting.
• Conduct field investigations including wetland delineations and habitat assessments.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data.
• Prepare wetland delineation reports, mitigation plans, and permit applications.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, and regulatory agencies on permitting.
• Maintain field notes, data records, and project documentation.

Skills

Wetland fieldwork

GIS experience

Technical writing

Regulatory coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

RK&K in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Natural Resources Project Scientist with strong wetland expertise to support a variety of environmental projects. This role involves fieldwork, data analysis, technical reporting, and coordination with engineers, planners, and regulatory agencies to support permitting, compliance, and environmental stewardship efforts.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years in environmental consulting, with wetland experience, GIS skills, and