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Tighe & Bond · 1 month ago

Project Environmental Scientist 1 - Wetlands & Ecology

Westwood, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$66K/yr - $87K/yr

5+ years exp

Tighe & Bond is a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm. As a Project Environmental Scientist, you will join the Wetlands and Ecology Team, performing field work and technical report preparation to support various environmental projects and ensure sustainable development.

Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform a combination of field work, technical report preparation, and studies

Perform natural resource surveys including wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys, including soil characterization and plant species identification

Coordinate with field teams performing ecological and wetlands surveys and construction inspections

Coordinate with client and project teams while planning projects and developing local, state and federal permit applications

Present project permit applications to local Conservation Commissions

Qualification

Wetlands permittingEnvironmental impact assessmentsTechnical writingEcologyHydrologyBotanySoil characterizationBiological surveysEndangered Species Act complianceClean Water Act permittingField workClient coordinationRare species surveysConstruction inspectionsOutdoor workPhysical staminaProject planningPermit applicationsTransportationField team coordinationCommunity engagementRegulatory knowledgeCertification preparationPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

At least 5 years of experience working in environmental consulting or a similar field

A Bachelor's degree in an environmental or natural sciences field with coursework in ecology, hydrology, botany, and soils

Demonstrated experience with wetlands permitting at the federal, state, and local level

Technical writing and presentation skills

You should like being outside, and have the willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on an as-needed basis to project sites

Demonstrated experience with federal and state laws such as the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other state/local agencies

Experience in a range of activities such as biological and wetland surveys; federal, state and local wetland regulations; Endangered Species Act compliance; and Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting

Valid driver's license, good driving record, and your own transportation

Preferred

Experience with conducting wetland delineations

Certification such as Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS), Associate Professional Soil Scientist (APSS), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)

Other certifications including Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or other stormwater inspector certification