Environmental Scientist
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Job Description
Job Title: Wetlands Scientist
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Type: Full-time Direct Hire
About the Company
Our client is a growing environmental consulting and engineering services provider focused on protecting ecosystems restoring land and supporting sustainable infrastructure development. Their projects include environmental remediation civil engineering design and permitting for renewable energy utilities and infrastructure. With offices across Pennsylvania and surrounding states they partner with both public and private clients to deliver safe practical and compliant environmental solutions.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Wetlands Scientist to join the Pittsburgh PA this role you will conduct environmental fieldwork perform wetland and stream delineations habitat assessments and prepare technical reports and permit applications. This position directly supports permitting and compliance for large-scale energy utility and infrastructure projects such as pipelines transmission lines substations and renewable energy facilities. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative team environment while contributing to projects that have real-world environmental and community impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct wetland delineations stream assessments and habitat evaluations in the field
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Support siting routing and permitting for energy and infrastructure projects
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Prepare environmental permit applications (e.g. U.S. Army Corps Section 404/10 PA DEP Chapters 102 & 105)
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Coordinate with state federal and local regulatory agencies during project development
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Prepare technical reports and contribute to environmental assessments and planning studies
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Assist with remediation soil and groundwater sampling and other environmental field services as needed
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Provide emergency spill response oversight and data analysis when required
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Support project teams with strong technical writing documentation and communication skills
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Travel locally and regionally (20 30%) to support fieldwork and client projects
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Natural Resources Engineering Planning or a related field
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4 years of experience in environmental consulting wetland science or regulatory compliance
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Prior wetland delineation experience; WPIT or PWS certification (or ability to obtain) preferred
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Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory processes
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Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
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Excellent organizational technical writing and communication skills
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Willingness to travel (primarily within PA occasional regional) 20 30% of the time
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Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to delivering high-quality compliant work
Whats Offered
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Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
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Comprehensive health dental vision and retirement benefits
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Paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible
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A collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth
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Long-term direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing environmental services firm
Employment Type
Full-time
