Remote Lead Environmental Scientist — Impact & Innovation

Bowman; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and.dis

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist to join our team remotely. The role focuses on directing field biology assessments, wetlands delineations, and environmental permitting while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

You will manage scopes of work, budgets, and schedules, mentor staff, and contribute to business development. A Bachelor’s in environmental science and 8+ years of relevant experience are expected, with a Registered Professional in the field.

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, but not limited to, wetland 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

Direction

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Registered Professional in field of expertise

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist to join our team remotely. The role focuses on directing field biology assessments, wetlands delineations, and environmental permitting while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

You will manage scopes of work, budgets, and schedules, mentor staff, and contribute to business development. A Bachelor’s in environmental science and 8+ years of relevant experience are expected, with a Registered Professional in the field.