Scientist V

At RES were looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond bringing initiative integrity and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is keywe thrive on teamwork open communication and diverse a field that constantly changes we value those who are resilient adaptable and resourceful in the face of challenges. If youre intellectually curious eager to learn and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources youll find your place here.

RES is hiring aScientist V to bring expert-level knowledge and leadership to our growing team of environmental professionals. Youll serve as a senior technical authority in areas such as wetlands stream morphology soils water quality and moreguiding internal teams clients and regulatory agencies with deep scientific insight. If you are passionate about advancing ecological science mentoring others and influencing how restoration gets done this role is for you.

Why Youll Love This Job

At RES youll work at the intersection of science policy and impact. As a Scientist V you wont just lead studiesyoull help shape how the entire company collects interprets and applies data across diverse ecosystems and projects. Youll be looked to as a trusted expert not just internally but by clients and regulators alike. Whether its presenting to an agency designing a data collection protocol or guiding junior scientists youll be doing meaningful work that drives real environmental outcomes.

A Day in the Life

Picture this: You start your day preparing for a field visit with a client and agency team where youll lead discussions on data collection goals and review field methodologies. Back at your desk you review a junior scientists functional assessment report offering coaching on both technical content and storytelling. After lunch you check in with project managers on staffing needs for a multi-state project then hop on a call with other regional experts to review new SOP recommendations. You end your day drafting talking points for an upcoming conference panel where youll represent RES as a thought leader in your field.

We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• 15 years of experience in environmental science or 13 with an advanced degree
• Bachelors degree in natural or physical sciences (required)
• Expertise in one or more disciplines such as wetlands soils water quality stream morphology ecology biology or geology
• Deep understanding of regional regulatory requirements and permitting processes
• Strong experience in functional assessments and field/lab data analysis
• Advanced knowledge of GIS and environmental mapping
• Proficient in scientific software and field equipment (YSI meters GPS turbidimeters etc.)
• Skilled in project planning budgeting staffing and reporting

What would make you stand out

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline
• Professional certifications (e.g. PWS CWB PG CERP)
• Regional or species-specific licenses (e.g. RTE survey permits)
• A track record of publishing scientific work or presenting at conferences
• Recognized leader in a technical association or scientific network

You will thrive in this position if you:

• Enjoy mentoring others and sharing your expertise
• Are proactive in collaborating across teams departments and geographies
• Stay current with scientific literature policy changes and best practices
• Are energized by building relationships with clients agencies and peers
• Lead with integrity and a deep commitment to environmental outcome

Please note that the Day in the Life section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.