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VHB · 1 day ago

Environmental Scientist

Providence, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

VHB is a growing company based in Providence, RI, seeking an Environmental Scientist to join their Natural Science group. The role involves performing natural resource surveys, preparing studies and technical reports, and developing permit applications to support environmental decision-making for clients.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Darren Bickford -VHB Best Managed Company

Responsibilities

Performing natural resource surveys including, but not limited to, wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys

Preparation of studies and technical reports

Development of federal, state and local permit applications

Preparation of environmental impact statements and assessments, planning and zoning studies, wetland permit applications

Designing studies of key ecological issues to support public and private sector clients in making informed sound environmental decisions

Establishing and tracking project milestones and business goals

Maintaining ongoing dialog with clients to keep them appraised of project status, changes in conditions or other key points of information

Qualification

Environmental consulting experienceWetland regulations knowledgePlant species identificationWildlife identificationProject managementCommunication skillsTeam orientedProblem solving

Required

BS in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or a directly related field; master's degree preferred

5-8 years of professional environmental consulting experience

Ability/willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and travel on a regular basis to project sites located in New England

Experience in plant species identification and soil characterization in the New England region is required

Ability to identify and describe wildlife, habitats, and ecological communities is required

Knowledge of the state and federal wetland regulations, land use environmental regulations and environmental permitting is required

Preferred

master's degree preferred

Benefits

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

Company

VHB

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VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.

Founded in 1979

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.vhb.com/

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