Senior Level Environmental Scientist
About The Position
Hunt Valley Environmental, LLC (HVE) is a small environmental engineering firm located in Westmoreland County, PA, serving a diverse group of private, public, and non-profit clients in Western Pennsylvania. We are seeking an Environmental Scientist to support a broad range of environmental consulting duties, such as site investigations, permitting, and restoration across environmental and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes field biology and wetlands - from delineations and habitat assessments to mitigation site design/monitoring - while also contributing to Phase I ESAs, water quality work, and GIS mapping.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent.
- 5+ years' experience
- Strong technical writing, time management, and teamwork.
- Physically able to perform fieldwork; comfortable working on in the field as well as an office setting.
- Travel as required; valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Consulting experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing applications and supporting documents for federal, state, and local environmental permits (wetlands, streams, threatened/endangered species, and water quality).
- Conduct field inspections and collect data to ensure ongoing compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
- Perform wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and vegetation surveys to support permitting and agency coordination.
- Collect and analyze water quality and stream data to meet regulatory standards and support permit applications.
- Support the development and monitoring of wetland and stream mitigation sites to satisfy permit conditions.
- Contribute to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, background research, and preparation of environmental reports.
- Use ArcGIS and mobile tools to map resources, track compliance, and support permit documentation.
- Other duties as assigned by the President.
Benefits
- HVE is a drug free and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
