Environmental Scientist

GFT. • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $75,000 - $112,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental Practice! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Audubon, PA office. GFT’s Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America. With more than 140 professionals in 22 offices, the team guides clients through NEPA and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments, and environmental remediation efforts. Their expertise spans transportation, power, water, and facilities markets — working alongside agencies at federal, state, and local levels. From stream restoration to complex environmental impact statements, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, the physical sciences, or closely related field.
• Minimum 6-10 years of experience and increasing responsibility delivering natural resources compliance services for infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction.
• Willingness to travel and execute work in a variety of settings and environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and achieve results.
• Demonstrated agility working with multi-disciplined infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and lead meetings.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in a closely related field.
• Understanding of stream restoration design and construction practices.
• Permit experience in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with CADD and/or GIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite oversight of stream restoration construction several days a week to ensure design plans are properly implemented.
• Provide environmental technical support for projects requiring disturbances in wetlands, streams, and protected habitats to support project planning and environmental permits, providing technical and operational direction with responsibility for delivering successful outcomes.
• Conduct wetland delineation fieldwork and other natural resource surveys to gather data for baseline knowledge and impact.
• Deliver professional services on time in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and within budget.
• Make decisions independently on scientific problems and methods; collaborate with team members to reach sound conclusions.
• Author technical reports, environmental deliverables and related work products.
• Preparation of NEPA documents and/or permits for transportation and other infrastructure projects.
• Have the ability to traverse difficult terrain and operate technical equipment including GPS units, field meters, and other monitoring equipment.
• Communicate with clients, third party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
• Adhering to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and the environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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