Environmental Scientist

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to join our growing Environmental Services and Energy practice. This position entails both field and office-related work with excellent growth opportunity within a vibrant and expanding environment. This position will be flexible and based out of one of our Vermont offices (South Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland) and the successful candidate can expect the majority of fieldwork to occur within the Capital Region of New York.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals to conduct a wide array of natural resources-related studies and analysis for a variety of energy related projects, while occasionally supporting land development and water resources projects
• Conduct natural resource surveys including, but not limited to, wetland delineations and functional assessments, vernal pool surveys, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys
• Participate in field natural resource investigations
• Prepare natural resource study reports
• Assist with preparation of state, federal, and local permitting applications
• Assist with wetland mitigation design and monitoring
• Conduct SWPPP inspections and construction compliance oversight

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Mobile data collection and familiarity with GIS software preferred
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to grow professionally
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Strong communication skills between clients and state/federal regulators
• Familiarity with utility operations and linear construction projects a plus
• Experience preparing State, Federal, and local permit applications preferred
• Field ecology experience preferred
• Environmental inspections / familiarity with construction sites and practices a plus

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Natural Resources related field (a Master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• 1-3 years of professional natural resources fieldwork experience
• Field experience performing wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and plant/animal species surveys in the Northeast US preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel for up to 30% - 60% of working time. Expectation is that travel will be local and only occasional overnights will be required
• Experience performing natural resource surveys and preparing state and federal environmental permit applications in New York a plus

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• 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  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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