Senior Natural Resources Scientist — Field & Permitting

Terracon; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an experienced environmental professional in Pittsburgh to lead site testing and environmental surveys on medium to large projects. The role blends fieldwork with office collaboration and mentoring responsibilities, including regulatory interactions and client-focused deliverables.

Qualified candidates have a biology/environmental science background with 5+ years of related experience, willingness to travel overnight, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or environmental science (or 9+ years' related experience) is required.
• Experience includes wetland delineation, agency reviews, plant identification, permitting, and listed species surveys.
• Overnight travel may be frequent during field season.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland and habitat assessments; lead field tasks on projects.
• Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, and regulatory correspondence.
• Develop written proposals and provide quality control of client documents.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Field surveys

Project management

Client care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or environmental science

9 years related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Terracon seeks an experienced environmental professional in Pittsburgh to lead site testing and environmental surveys on medium to large projects. The role blends fieldwork with office collaboration and mentoring responsibilities, including regulatory interactions and client-focused deliverables.

Qualified candidates have a biology/environmental science background with 5+ years of related experience, willingness to travel overnight, and a valid driver's license.