Wetland Scientist: Remote Options & NE Projects

Resource Options, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Flexible work hours and remote work

Career growth and professional develop

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative small-business env.

Competitive base salary

Retirement plan with company match

Commission-based bonus program

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. seeks a Wetland Scientist with 2–8 years of experience to support a wide range of environmental permitting and natural resource projects across New England.

You will perform wetland delineations, habitat assessments, rare species surveys, and construction monitoring while coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies. The role combines fieldwork, technical reporting, and project management in residential, commercial, municipal, transportation, railroad, and renewable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Wetland Science, or a related field.
• 2–8 years of experience in environmental consulting, wetland science, natural resources, or related environmental services.
• Demonstrated experience with local, state, and federal wetland regulations in Massachusetts.
• Experience in other New England states is preferred.
• Ability to independently conduct wetland delineations and environmental field investigations.
• Strong knowledge of wetland resource areas and environmental permitting processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects on short deadlines.
• Strong client interaction and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
• Develop permit strategies with project teams for projects across various market sectors.
• Conduct federal, state, and local wetland-related permitting efforts.
• Develop and/or review technical reports, permit applications, and environmental documentation.
• Perform construction oversight and environmental monitoring.
• Coordinate with clients, project teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout project lifecycles.
• Independently delineate wetland resource areas and conduct environmental field investigations.
• Support environmental science aspects of residential, commercial, municipal, railroad, roadway, and renewable energy projects.
• Develop and prepare project maps using GIS.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting short deadlines.
• Collaborate with team members while working independently on assigned projects.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Wildlife habitat evaluations

Rare species surveys

Environmental permitting

Construction monitoring

GIS

Project coordination

Client interaction

Regulatory coordination

Field investigations

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Wetland Science, or a related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Resource Options, Inc. seeks a Wetland Scientist with 2–8 years of experience to support a wide range of environmental permitting and natural resource projects across New England.

You will perform wetland delineations, habitat assessments, rare species surveys, and construction monitoring while coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies. The role combines fieldwork, technical reporting, and project management in residential, commercial, municipal, transportation, railroad, and renewable