AKS Engineering & Forestry · 5 months ago
Wetland Scientist
Medford, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAKS Engineering & Forestry is dedicated to building better communities and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. They are seeking a Wetland Scientist to support various public and private projects in Oregon and Northern California, involving field data collection and regulatory compliance.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Conduct wetland delineations, ordinary high-water mark determinations, and riparian habitat assessments
Prepare high-quality Wetland Delineation Reports that meet Oregon DSL and/or USACE standards
Collaborate with teammates and agency staff to support permitting and compliance
Use Trimble GPS units and background mapping tools to collect and organize field data
Travel to field sites across Oregon and Northern California (overnight trips as needed)
Contribute to the environmental and permitting components of infrastructure, land use, and development projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related field
Minimum 3+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations using the Western Mountains, Valley, and Coast or Arid West Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements
Proven ability to identify Pacific Northwest plant species
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team in outdoor field settings
Organized, dependable, and able to manage deadlines across multiple projects
Preferred
Familiarity with GIS
Experience preparing DSL wetland removal-fill permits
Understanding of USACE Section 404 permitting
Field experience using Trimble GPS equipment
Previous work in a consulting or multidisciplinary project environment
Benefits
Meaningful Growth
Real Collaboration
Respect for Your Time
Benefits That Care
Weekly Team Lunches
Culture That Connects
A Place People Love to Work
Company
AKS Engineering & Forestry
AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Jim Voss
CFO
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