Senior Wetlands Scientist - Field Lead & Permitting

Penn Color, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Strong field and office safety culture

Local roots and regional impact

Job summary

Penn E&R, Inc. is seeking a Wetlands Scientist to perform field work and environmental analyses from our Pittsburgh, PA office.

The role includes wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and evaluating environmental impacts for project development in energy, utility, and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental consulting, knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and willingness to travel within Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in environmental studies, planning, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience within environmental consulting and/or regulatory field.
• PWS certification preferred or obtainable.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing capability and computer/communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 20–30% (primarily within Pennsylvania).

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead field work including wetland delineations and habitat assessments.
• Participate in linear energy planning, siting, and site development studies.
• Prepare permit applications for federal/state environmental permits (e.g., USACE, PADEP Chapters 102/105).
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Lead junior staff development and participate in project management tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

GIS experience

Self-motivated

Independent work

Education

BS/BA in environmental studies/planning/natural resources/engineering

PWS certification (preferred)

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS)

Job description

Penn E&R, Inc. is seeking a Wetlands Scientist to perform field work and environmental analyses from our Pittsburgh, PA office.

The role includes wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and evaluating environmental impacts for project development in energy, utility, and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental consulting, knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and willingness to travel within Pennsylvania.