Entry Level Environmental Scientist / Ecologist

Terracon • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Terracon’s Savannah Environmental Planning team is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to support natural resource, environmental permitting, and ecological consulting projects throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States. The position offers hands-on field experience and training in wetland delineations, protected species assessments, environmental permitting, mitigation planning, and ecological investigations, working alongside experienced environmental professionals. Projects may involve coastal wetlands, longleaf pine ecosystems, gopher tortoise habitat, agency coordination, wetland and stream restoration or mitigation, protected species, and other natural resource investigations.

The role combines fieldwork, technical report preparation, agency coordination, and limited client interaction. Work includes office assignments as well as field conditions that may involve extreme heat, bugs, dense vegetation, uneven terrain, and other harsh conditions. Occasional overnight travel throughout the southeastern United States may be required. The position is designed to provide training and mentorship in wetland science, permitting, protected species assessments, and environmental consulting, with opportunities to develop expertise, pursue professional certifications, gain client-facing experience, and advance within Terracon’s environmental consulting practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Natural Resources, Botany, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Soil Science, or another relevant field of study.
• Ability to work outdoors on potentially difficult terrain and in adverse weather during field assignments ranging from one day to several days or weeks.
• Willingness to learn federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and local and state requirements.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using GIS and Microsoft Office software, including electronic document preparation.
• Experience with GPS-based field data collection, ArcGIS applications, AutoCAD, drone-based data collection, or related geospatial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.
• Participate with senior scientists and engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Conduct fieldwork including wetland and stream delineation, listed species surveys, wetland and stream mitigation assessment, vegetative sampling, hydrologic monitoring, water quality testing, and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling.
• Assist with state and federal environmental permitting applications.
• Assist with periodic stream and/or wetland mitigation monitoring activities.
• Enter data and help assemble written reports.
• Assist with drafting written proposals for small projects and portions of proposals for larger projects.
• Have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects or tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level