Senior Wetland Scientist

TRC Companies, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to join the Permitting, Planning and Licensing team in Southern New England. You will lead wetland delineations, desktop studies, and permitting, while mentoring field technicians to strengthen field capabilities.

The position supports projects across energy infrastructure and environmental services, with offices in Lowell, MA and surrounding area, and offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology or related field required.
• Experience with wetland delineations and regulatory permitting in NE states preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations and functional assessments.
• Lead physical resource surveys including stream and floodplain assessments.
• Prepare permit applications and participate in regulatory permitting processes.
• Mentor and manage field technicians and wetland scientists.
• Support and lead environmental resource surveys and reporting.

Skills

Wetland delineations

GPS data collection

Regulatory permitting

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

Overview

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

POSITION SUMMARY

TRC is seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to join our Permitting, Planning and Licensing team in Southern New England. The successful candidate will be involved in completing and leading field surveys, desktop studies, permitting, and reporting to support a wide variety of site development, transportation, energy-related (electric transmission, gas pipelines, and renewable energy (wind/solar), climate adaptation and resiliency, and ecological restoration projects in the Northeast. This individual will be expected to serve as a lead wetland delineator and a mentor to field technicians to support their development of field skills (e.g., plant identification and soil characterization). Additionally, the person in this position will support and lead other biological and physical resource surveys. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about their work, driven by intellectual curiosity, and strive to lead and work collaboratively to best serve our clients and help create the future of our communities in meaningful and sustainable ways.

The Senior Wetland Scientist may report to either the Lowell, MA, Waltham, MA, or East Providence, RI, Windsor, CT offices of TRC and will lead and support the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of key wetland, hydrologic, and water resources science and permitting programs to support quality and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Lead wetland delineations and functional assessments based on the USACE 1987 Manual and applicable regional supplements in various state jurisdictions of the Northeast.
• Lead physical resource surveys including stream and floodplain hydrologic assessments.
• Lead or support other biological surveys including vernal pool, winter raptor, breeding bird, and habitat for protected species/species of special concern.
• Lead or support other water-based and terrestrial environmental resource field programs.
• Prepare permit applications and participate in regulatory permitting processes. This is expected to include permitting through MassDEP, CT DEEP, RIDEM, USACE, USFWS and other New England states’ permitting programs, federal Clean Water Act, and related permitting (Sections 404, 10, 408), and federal or state Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
• Prepare scientific reports and environmental impact assessments.
• Provide senior QA/QC for wetlands and habit assessments and reports.
• Mentor and manage field technicians and other wetland scientists.
• Manage projects and tasks on a variety of environmental resource projects.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, geology, hydrology, natural resources, wildlife science, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in environmental science, with demonstrated subject matter expertise.
• Proficiency in leading wetland delineations and functional assessments across multiple jurisdictions, including use of GPS equipment and electronic data collection.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete both field survey and technical writing assignments.
• Understanding of and working proficiency with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements for the region, especially as they apply to the siting and environmental permitting of transportation and energy infrastructure development projects.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to clients, government agency personnel, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies, including MassDEP, CTDEEP, RIDEM, USACE, USFWS and local zoning/planning boards and commissions.
• Experience and comfort with managing and mentoring field staff and other wetland scientists.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Previous project management experience.
• Previous staff management and mentoring experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain PWS or other relevant professional licenses or certifications.
• Familiarity and experience preparing CEPA, MEPA and/or NEPA documentation including ERCs, EIEs, CATEXs, EAs, and EISs.
• Turtle habitat assessment and monitoring experience.

Benefits

TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $128,586.00 - USD $160,014.00 /Yr.