Environmental Scientist/Ecologist

1 month ago

South Burlington Vermont, United States VHB Full time
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 our South Burlington, Vermont office and the successful candidate can expect the majority of fieldwork to occur throughout Vermont, within occasional field support to other offices in New England and adjacent regions 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 transportation, energy, and real estate projects, while occasionally supporting 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 and habitat assessments

Participate in field natural resource investigations

Prepare natural resource study reports, including supporting documents and analyses

Assist with preparation of state, federal, and local permitting applications

Assist with environmental monitoring

 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

Experience preparing State, Federal, and local permit applications preferred

Field ecology experience preferred

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 at least 50% of working time during the field season. Expectation is that travel will be local and only occasional overnights will be required

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 , 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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