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VHB · 1 day ago

Environmental Scientist

Providence, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

VHB is an innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers, and they are seeking an Environmental Scientist to join their Natural Science group in Providence, RI. The role involves conducting vital surveys, preparing reports, and navigating environmental permitting to help clients make informed decisions.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Darren Bickford -VHB Best Managed Company

Responsibilities

Conduct natural resource surveys including wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys

Prepare comprehensive studies and technical reports, including environmental impact statements and assessments

Develop federal, state, and local permit applications and ensure compliance with environmental regulations

Design and conduct studies on key ecological issues to support public and private sector clients

Maintain ongoing dialog with clients to keep them apprised of project status and any changes in conditions

Establish and track project milestones and business goals, manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and supervise junior staff

Qualification

Environmental ScienceField SurveysRegulatory KnowledgePlant Species IdentificationSoil CharacterizationTechnical ReportingProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam-Oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Soil Science, or a related field required

3-5 years of professional environmental consulting experience required

Ability and willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all weather conditions, with regular travel to project sites in southern New England

Experience in plant species identification and soil characterization in the Northeast, and the ability to identify and describe wildlife habitats and ecological communities

Familiarity with state and federal wetland regulations, land use environmental regulations, and environmental permitting

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Highly motivated self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities

Team-oriented with the capability to motivate and mentor others

Proficiency in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates

Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables

Preferred

Master's degree

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

Glassdoor4.0

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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