Junior Environmental Scientist — Field & GIS Specialist

Woodard and Curran in; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Woodard & Curran in Duluth, GA seeks an entry-level scientist to support environmental assessment, compliance, and remediation projects as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves fieldwork (wetland delineations, GPS data collection) and office tasks (reports, GIS analysis).

Travel up to 2–4 weeks as needed, with opportunities to grow alongside senior staff. The position requires a BS in a natural resources or related field; MS preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in natural resources, ecology, environmental science, fisheries, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology, environmental engineering, or related discipline.
• MS degree is preferred, but not required.
• 1-2 years of field experience in the ecological and natural sciences is preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to travel as project requires.

Responsibilities

• Delineation of wetlands using regional supplements to the USACE manual.
• Identify episodic, intermittent, and perennial streams.
• Complete biological habitat surveys (aquatic/terrestrial).
• GPS/GIS data management and mapping of resources.
• Assist with USACE 404 permit applications and State 401 filings.
• Assist with NPDES construction stormwater permit applications.
• Perform E&SC inspections on active construction sites.

Skills

Field experience in ecology/naturalscs

Advanced written and verbal comms

Willingness to travel

Physical stamina outdoors

Team collaboration

Education

BS in natural resources/ecology/env science

MS degree preferred

Tools

GPS hardware/software (EOS Arrow, Trimble, Garmin)

GIS software (ArcGIS)

HAZWOPER 40h (preferred)

Job description

Woodard & Curran in Duluth, GA seeks an entry-level scientist to support environmental assessment, compliance, and remediation projects as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves fieldwork (wetland delineations, GPS data collection) and office tasks (reports, GIS analysis).

Travel up to 2–4 weeks as needed, with opportunities to grow alongside senior staff. The position requires a BS in a natural resources or related field; MS preferred.