Wetland Specialist — Field & Permitting Expert

Egis in the U.S.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Egis is seeking an experienced Wetland Specialist to join our Indianapolis, IN team. You will work with environmental and engineering professionals on bridge, roadway, and water projects, performing field investigations and preparing regulatory documents in coordination with clients and agencies.

The role requires leading wetland delineations, preparing WOTUS and permit reports, and coordinating NEPA documentation while ensuring timely project delivery and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources or related field.
• 3-5 years minimum of related environmental work experience with emphasis on leading field investigations.
• Completed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Training.
• Demonstrated experience with conducting wetland field delineations.
• Experience with development of stream and wetland mitigation plans.
• Demonstrated experience with NEPA, as it relates to transportation projects.
• Prior NEPA environmental project management experience.
• Have current Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) NEPA certification.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Experience with GIS software and ArcPro.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations and habitat assessments
• Prepare Waters of the US (WOTUS) Reports, Wetland Delineation and Wetland Determination Reports
• Prepare IDEM Section 401 and USACE Section 404 permit applications
• Develop IDNR Construction in a Floodway permit applications
• Prepare environmental documentation including stream evaluations, wetland/stream mitigation and mitigation monitoring plans
• Prepare project related environmental documentation in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as required
• Work on multiple projects, maintain timeline for specific project work tasks and work within the established budget
• Assist with quality control review of environmental documentation
• Interact with clients, regulatory agencies, and staff

Skills

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Independence in work

Field investigations leadership

GIS software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Biology, Natural Resources or related field

Completed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Training

INDOT NEPA certification

Professional Wetland Scientist certification

Tools

ArcPro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Egis is seeking an experienced Wetland Specialist to join our Indianapolis, IN team. You will work with environmental and engineering professionals on bridge, roadway, and water projects, performing field investigations and preparing regulatory documents in coordination with clients and agencies.

The role requires leading wetland delineations, preparing WOTUS and permit reports, and coordinating NEPA documentation while ensuring timely project delivery and quality outcomes.