Environmental Scientist Project Manager

VHB•Worcester, MA

18h•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Project Manager to support its growing Natural Sciences team. This hybrid field- and office-based position supports transportation, energy, land development, and infrastructure projects throughout Massachusetts and New England. The role may be based in either the Watertown or Worcester, Massachusetts office. The position manages environmental permitting, natural resource evaluations, and construction compliance tasks from scope development through delivery, including schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communication. It also leads and conducts field investigations, prepares and coordinates environmental permit applications and technical documentation, and monitors construction compliance. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, reviews deliverables for technical quality, and mentors junior staff. The full-time annual base salary range for this position in Massachusetts is $100,000 to $125,000. The base salary offered depends on job-related factors. Eligible employees may also receive incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases. VHB describes its work environment as flexible and hybrid and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, soil science, ecological sciences, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional environmental consulting experience, with strong emphasis and experience in managing or completing wetland delineations and/or environmental project management.
Strong technical writing, quality-control, verbal communication, critical-thinking, and client-management skills.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and attentive to detail.
Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and staff resources while independently leading tasks and coordinating with broader project teams.
Working knowledge of Massachusetts and federal environmental permitting, including the Wetlands Protection Act, Section 404/401, and the Massachusetts and federal Endangered Species Acts.
Ability to read engineering site plans.
Ability to work safely and confidently in the field and on active construction sites in physically challenging outdoor conditions.
Ability to travel to project sites throughout Massachusetts and New England as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Chapter 91, MEPA, coastal resources, or energy siting.
Proficiency with ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Manage environmental permitting, natural resource evaluation, and construction compliance tasks from scope development through delivery, including schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communication.
Lead and conduct wetland and watercourse delineations, wetland functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, rare species surveys, and related field investigations.
Prepare and coordinate local, state, and federal environmental permit applications, supporting studies, alternatives analyses, technical reports, and agency responses.
Provide environmental compliance monitoring and reporting during construction, including erosion and sedimentation control oversight and permit-condition compliance.
Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams, subconsultants, clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders; attend meetings and communicate project status, risks, and permitting strategies.
Review project deliverables for technical quality and mentor junior staff in field methods, permitting, reporting, and project-delivery practices.

Benefits

Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Recognition programs.
Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
Flexible, hybrid work environment.