Senior Wetland Scientist & Permitting Lead

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to lead our natural resources work in Washington. You will own critical area delineation, permitting, and ecological fieldwork across diverse public and private projects.

If you are passionate about wetland science, ecological consulting, and managing projects from start to finish while collaborating across disciplines, you’ll thrive here and help grow our environmental practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in wetland/related sciences.
• ≥5 years of independent wetland delineation experience in Washington.
• Knowledge of federal and WA Ecology regulatory processes and JARPA/HPA applications.
• Experience preparing land-use docs (biological assessments, mitigation plans, reports).
• Ability to prepare scopes, budgets, schedules, and proposals.
• Experience engaging regulatory agencies for permits.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations and related fieldwork in WA (occasional OR).
• Prepare delineation reports, wetland ratings, and mitigation documentation.
• Develop and submit JARPA/Permits and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers on design and permitting.
• Engage with regulatory agencies to secure permits.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules; support proposals and client communications.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to lead our natural resources work in Washington. You will own critical area delineation, permitting, and ecological fieldwork across diverse public and private projects.

If you are passionate about wetland science, ecological consulting, and managing projects from start to finish while collaborating across disciplines, you’ll thrive here and help grow our environmental practice.