Environmental Scientist II

Canacre USA, LLC•, PA

About The Position

Canacre is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to perform environmental field assessments, analyses, reporting, and permitting support throughout project lifecycles. The role includes independently completing wetland and waters delineations, habitat assessments, WOTUS and T&E field determinations, SWPPP inspections, and critical issues analyses. The Environmental Scientist II prepares technical reports, memoranda, and permitting support materials for senior review, and contributes to permit applications such as pre-construction notifications. The position also involves reviewing existing data, collecting field data, researching regulations and literature, and identifying environmental issues. The successful candidate coordinates field crews and schedules for assigned tasks, communicates with agencies and clients under direction, serves as environmental team leader on small projects or portions of larger projects within their experience, and guides Tier 1 staff while helping track task schedules and budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental planning, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience.
Working knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 401 / 404, ESA, MBTA, and applicable state requirements.
Proficiency in GIS and technical report writing.
Effective oral, presentation, and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete wetland and waters delineations and WOTUS / T&E field surveys and prepare associated reports.
Perform and report on SWPPP inspections; prepare or update SWPPPs and SWMPs for small and medium sites.
Complete critical issues analyses and desktop constraints reports.
Prepare portions of permit applications, such as pre-construction notifications.
Independently perform environmental assessment tasks, including wetland and waters delineations, habitat assessments, WOTUS / T&E field determinations, SWPPP inspections, and critical issues analyses.
Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and permitting support materials for senior review.
Review and evaluate existing data, collect field data, research regulations and literature, and identify environmental issues.
Coordinate field crews and schedules for assigned tasks; communicate with agencies and clients under direction.
Serve as environmental team leader on small projects or portions of larger projects within scope of experience.
Guide Tier 1 staff and help track task schedules and budgets.