Lead Natural Resources Scientist – Wetlands & NEPA

Terracon; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Natural Resources Scientist for the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas office to support wetlands delineations, T&E assessments, and NEPA documentation. You will lead project scope, schedule, and budgeting while ensuring data quality and client satisfaction.

The role involves coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to winning proposals, and developing pricing strategies to maintain profitability across projects in the DFW region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with wetland delineation and permitting.
• Experience with NEPA documentation and environmental site assessment.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Ability to direct staff and mentor junior team members.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetlands delineation and Preliminary Jurisdictional Determinations.
• Prepare NEPA documentation and permit applications.
• Manage Natural Resources projects across regions including DFW, TX, OK, LA.
• Collaborate with Terracon offices to align best practices on large projects.
• Support business development and client relationship building.

Skills

GIS mapping

Strong writing skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Certification: Wildlife Biologist or related accreditation preferred

Tools

GPS technology

Waters of the United States (WUS) experience

Job description

Terracon is seeking a Natural Resources Scientist for the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas office to support wetlands delineations, T&E assessments, and NEPA documentation. You will lead project scope, schedule, and budgeting while ensuring data quality and client satisfaction.

The role involves coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to winning proposals, and developing pricing strategies to maintain profitability across projects in the DFW region and beyond.