Remote Senior Environmental Scientist – Lead & Field Expert

Bowman; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist to join our team remotely. You will lead field biology assessments, manage client proposals, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate with regulators to ensure permits and compliance.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project leadership, and business development while delivering high-quality environmental work. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within Bowman’s diverse, collaborative team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 project questions, such as 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

Driver's license

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/Ecology/Biology

Professional licensed/registered

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist to join our team remotely. You will lead field biology assessments, manage client proposals, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate with regulators to ensure permits and compliance.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project leadership, and business development while delivering high-quality environmental work. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within Bowman’s diverse, collaborative team