Remote Lead Environmental Scientist—Impact & Growth

Bowman; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist to join our team remotely. The role leads complex field biology projects, supports client development, and ensures high-quality environmental deliverables for diverse projects.

The successful candidate will oversee field surveys (wetlands, wildlife, endangered species), prepare scopes of work and permit packages, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Ecology, Biology, or related field required at the time of employment.
• Registered Professional in field of expertise.
• Eight or more (8+) years of relevant industry-related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and conduct complex field biology assessments including wetlands delineations, wildlife identification, endangered species/habitat/biological assessments and surveys, wetland and stream mitigation design and monitoring, and environmental site assessments.
• 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 close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as, but not limited to, 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 federal, state, and local permit applications.
• Research and interpret federal, state and local regulations and requirements.
• Collect, manage and analyze environmental data and information.
• Evaluate project permitting feasibility.
• Interface with regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project meetings including client, agency, and public forums.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Ecology, Biology, or related field

Registered Professional in field of expertise

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist to join our team remotely. The role leads complex field biology projects, supports client development, and ensures high-quality environmental deliverables for diverse projects.

The successful candidate will oversee field surveys (wetlands, wildlife, endangered species), prepare scopes of work and permit packages, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet budgets and schedules.