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VHB · 14 hours ago

Entry Level Environmental Scientist

US-NH-Bedford

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

VHB is seeking a Wetland Scientist to join our Natural Resources team in Bedford, NH. The successful candidate will join a team of talented staff working to deliver projects for transportation, energy, and private clients across the state.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Prepare studies and technical reports

Assist project managers with development of federal, state and local permit applications

Permit compliance monitoring

Qualification

Wetland scienceField work experiencePlant identificationSoil characterizationCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

BS in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, or a related field

0-1 year of field work experience in natural habitats, whether through coursework or professional experience

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

Valid driver's license

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to identify and/or key out northeast plant species

Ability to characterize soil profiles

Self-motivated with attention to detail

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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