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Weston & Sampson · 2 weeks ago

Senior Wetland Scientist

Reading, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $111K/yr

8+ years exp

Weston & Sampson is seeking a full-time Senior Wetland Scientist and Permitting Specialist to support their permitting group in Reading, MA. The role involves preparing environmental permit applications, managing projects, conducting wetland resource area delineations, and ensuring compliance with environmental requirements.

ConsultingLegalProduct Design

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Preparation of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and technical reports, including MA Wetlands Protection Act, Section 401/404 Permitting, Chapter 91 Waterways and MEPA/NEPA submittals

Management of projects, understand and apply environmental regulations, develop schedules and budgets, mentor staff and communicate clearly and effectively to the public and clients

Conduct wetland resource area delineations, wetland mitigation site design, construction period erosion and sediment control inspections and reporting

Conduct environmental monitoring and mitigation to ensure consistent documentation and compliance with environmental requirements of permits/licenses

Qualification

Environmental permittingMA specific permit applicationsFederalState regulationsGIS software (ArcMAP/ArcPRO)Project managementGPS equipment usageExceptional writing skillsOral communication skillsMentoring staff

Required

Experience in regulatory permitting is a must

Management of projects, understand and apply environmental regulations, develop schedules and budgets, mentor staff and communicate clearly and effectively to the public and clients

Conduct wetland resource area delineations, wetland mitigation site design, construction period erosion and sediment control inspections and reporting

Conduct environmental monitoring and mitigation to ensure consistent documentation and compliance with environmental requirements of permits/licenses

Experience drafting and developing MA specific permit applications and documents (MEPA, WPA, Chapter 91) is a must

Bachelor's degree in environmental/wetland science, biology, ecology, geology, engineering, planning, or related physical sciences disciple; Master's degree preferred

8-12 years of relevant professional experience in environmental permitting or consulting required; specifically, Massachusetts permitting

Understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations and permits (Army Corps Section 404/401, NEPA)

Exceptional writing and oral communication skills

Proven ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously as part of a multidisciplinary project team

Willingness to travel (both in state and out of state in the northeast), prepare for and participate in public hearings

Preferred

Experience utilizing GPS equipment preferred

Experience with ArcMAP or ArcPRO GIS software preferred

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Industry-leading benefits

Exciting career growth opportunities

Company

Weston & Sampson

Weston & Sampson is a civil engineering company that provides design, engineering, and environmental services.

Founded in 1899

Reading, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://westonandsampson.com

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