Senior Environmental Scientist

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by VHB
Watertown, MA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager | Watertown or Worcester, MA offices | Part-time 

VHB’s growing Natural Science team is looking to add a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager on a part-time basis to support current & future projects. This position is a combination of work in the field and office, providing excellent growth opportunity within a vibrant team of professionals with great flexibility.

Responsibilities:

Lead local, state, and federal wetland permitting applications and assists with public involvement activities

Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss permitting issues

Work within or lead a team of professionals to conduct a wide array of ecological, wildlife and water resources related studies and analysis for a multitude of environmental, land development and energy (transmission and renewables) projects (e.g., wetland functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys)

Conduct detailed and robust alternatives analyses to support permit applications

Data analysis and technical report writing

Conduct and be capable of leading a team in the field delineating wetlands and watercourses on various project sites and for a variety of market sectors in accordance with state and federal procedures

This position includes field work in all seasons

This position includes travel for site visits

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills as this position will require regular coordination with clients, agencies/officials, subconsultants, and colleagues in other office locations

Ability to think critically and solve problems

Must have experience reading and understanding engineering site plans

Experience with complex projects preferred

Ability to work confidently and independently on highly active construction sites

Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to grow professionally

Experience with coastal resource area delineation and permitting a plus

Experience with establishing and monitoring budgets and assist with proposal writing a plus

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, soil science, ecological sciences, or related field preferred.

5-8 years of professional environmental consulting experience, including experience conducting wetland delineations and state and federal natural resource permitting required

8-11 years of environmental consulting experience preferred

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating , which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Reference: 202119267

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Senior Environmental Scientist

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by VHB

Watertown, MA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager | Watertown or Worcester, MA offices | Part-time 

VHB’s growing Natural Science team is looking to add a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager on a part-time basis to support current & future projects. This position is a combination of work in the field and office, providing excellent growth opportunity within a vibrant team of professionals with great flexibility.

Responsibilities:

Lead local, state, and federal wetland permitting applications and assists with public involvement activities

Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss permitting issues

Work within or lead a team of professionals to conduct a wide array of ecological, wildlife and water resources related studies and analysis for a multitude of environmental, land development and energy (transmission and renewables) projects (e.g., wetland functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys)

Conduct detailed and robust alternatives analyses to support permit applications

Data analysis and technical report writing

Conduct and be capable of leading a team in the field delineating wetlands and watercourses on various project sites and for a variety of market sectors in accordance with state and federal procedures

This position includes field work in all seasons

This position includes travel for site visits

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills as this position will require regular coordination with clients, agencies/officials, subconsultants, and colleagues in other office locations

Ability to think critically and solve problems

Must have experience reading and understanding engineering site plans

Experience with complex projects preferred

Ability to work confidently and independently on highly active construction sites

Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to grow professionally

Experience with coastal resource area delineation and permitting a plus

Experience with establishing and monitoring budgets and assist with proposal writing a plus

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, soil science, ecological sciences, or related field preferred.

5-8 years of professional environmental consulting experience, including experience conducting wetland delineations and state and federal natural resource permitting required

8-11 years of environmental consulting experience preferred

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating , which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

#LI-DB2

Reference: 202119267

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