Senior Wetlands Scientist — Remote Options & Growth

Resource Options, Inc.; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Flexible work hours

Remote work opportunities

Career growth

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Commission-based bonus program

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. is seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to support a broad range of environmental permitting and natural resource projects across New England.

The role focuses on wetland delineation, wildlife habitat evaluations, rare species surveys, and construction monitoring, with emphasis on fieldwork, reporting, and regulatory coordination for residential, commercial, municipal, and energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Wetland Science, or related field.
• 5–10 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with MA wetland regulations; familiarity with New England states preferred.
• Ability to conduct wetland delineations and environmental field investigations independently.
• Strong communication and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations and wildlife habitat evaluations.
• Develop permit strategies with project teams for diverse markets.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local wetland permitting efforts.
• Prepare technical reports and permit applications.
• Oversee construction monitoring and environmental field activities.
• Create project maps using GIS and manage project timelines.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and team members.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Environmental permitting

GIS

Field investigations

Technical reporting

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

GPS devices

Job description

Resource Options, Inc. is seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to support a broad range of environmental permitting and natural resource projects across New England.

The role focuses on wetland delineation, wildlife habitat evaluations, rare species surveys, and construction monitoring, with emphasis on fieldwork, reporting, and regulatory coordination for residential, commercial, municipal, and energy projects.