Environmental Scientist

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Worcester and Watertown, MA offices are looking for an emerging Environmental Scientist to join our growing Natural Sciences Team working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy, and land development clients across New England. The ideal candidate will have natural science field work experience and some exposure to and interest in environmental permitting efforts, environmental compliance monitoring, and wetland and waterway delineation. 

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist with natural resource surveys, including wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys.
• Assist with the development of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Conduct environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports – could include pre-construction sweeps or daily monitoring for rare species.
• Assist with the preparation of natural resource studies, technical reports, and other project deliverables.
• Attend meetings with federal and state regulatory agencies and local municipalities to present projects.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks while communicating professionally and collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Ability to work in physically challenging outdoor conditions and travel to project sites throughout Massachusetts and New England.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal wetlands and rare species permitting is preferred.
• Familiarity with wetland delineations and compliance inspections is preferred.
• Coastal wetland experience and familiarity is a plus.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS is a plus.
• Ability to prepare clear, well-organized technical reports and other written deliverables; cover letters are encouraged.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, soil science, ecological sciences, or a related field.
• 1-3+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting, natural resources, or related field work.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Massachusetts, is $62,000 to $80,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. 

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. 

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist 

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When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

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