Senior Aquatic Scientist & Practice Lead (Remote)

Wilcox & Barton, Inc.; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid sick leave, vacation, and federal

Holidays

Professional development support

LSP license renewal reimbursement

Flexible, true work-from-home options

Job summary

Wilcox & Barton, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Aquatic Scientist to help shape and grow a new Aquatic Sciences Practice in New England. You will mentor scientists, develop lasting client relationships, and lead technical quality on water resources and aquatic ecology projects.

You will build a practice that complements permitting, ecological restoration, and natural resource services while expanding opportunities with municipalities, agencies, utilities, and private clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Biology, or a related discipline.
• 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting or natural resource management.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary projects and client relationships.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading technical teams.
• Familiarity with state and local environmental regulations and permitting programs.
• Existing professional relationships within New England are highly desirable.
• Experience working on federal contracts (e.g. US EPA, USACE) is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex water resources and aquatic ecology projects throughout New England.
• Building and growing new water resources and aquatic sciences practice that complements existing services.
• Developing long-term relationships with municipalities, state and federal agencies, utilities, watershed organizations, and private-sector clients.
• Mentoring junior scientists and helping cultivate the next generation of aquatic professionals.
• Identifying new market opportunities and collaborating with firm leadership on strategic growth.
• Leading proposal development, project planning, budgeting, and technical quality.
• Serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients and regulatory agency.

Skills

Technical writing

Mentoring staff

Client relationships

Project management

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fisheries Biology/Aquatic Ecology/Environmental Science/Water Resources/Biology

Job description

Wilcox & Barton, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Aquatic Scientist to help shape and grow a new Aquatic Sciences Practice in New England. You will mentor scientists, develop lasting client relationships, and lead technical quality on water resources and aquatic ecology projects.

You will build a practice that complements permitting, ecological restoration, and natural resource services while expanding opportunities with municipalities, agencies, utilities, and private clients.