Remote Lead Environmental Scientist

Bowman; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off, holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Discretionary bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bowman is hiring a Lead Environmental Scientist to join our team remotely. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with strong GIS, data analysis, and AutoCAD skills.

You will oversee field biology assessments, support business development, and manage complex project scopes and budgets. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, preparing proposals, and ensuring permitting compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or related field.
• Registered Professional in the field.
• Eight or more years of relevant industry-related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise complex field biology assessments including wetlands delineations and wildlife surveys.
• Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals and establish budgets and schedules.
• Direct and prepare scopes of work, study designs, reports, and environmental permit packages.
• Maintain liaison with clients to resolve technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
• Support business development in generation of new business.
• Support the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Work directly with clients to achieve site planning and permitting needs.
• Prepare environmental reports and permit applications.
• Research and interpret environmental regulations and requirements.
• Interface with regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, agencies, and the public.

Skills

GIS skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowman is hiring a Lead Environmental Scientist to join our team remotely. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with strong GIS, data analysis, and AutoCAD skills.

You will oversee field biology assessments, support business development, and manage complex project scopes and budgets. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, preparing proposals, and ensuring permitting compliance.