Permitting Specialist / Wetland Scientist

Weston & Sampson • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Weston & Sampson is seeking a full-time Permitting Specialist / Wetland Scientist to join our Charleston, SC office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in wetlands, permitting, and natural resources to contribute to meaningful projects across South Carolina while working side by side with a team of passionate environmental professionals. You will assist with multiple projects simultaneously, building experience in permitting, natural resource evaluations, and GIS analysis while developing your skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment. You will be part of projects that make a real difference from restoring coastal marshes to improving local infrastructure while learning the permitting and natural resource review process from the ground up.

Requirements

• A passion for protecting wetlands and natural resources, with curiosity for learning permitting and the positive attitude of a dependable, self-starting team player
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, planning, geography, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 1 to 5 years of professional or internship experience in environmental permitting, wetlands, or natural resources (entry-level candidates with strong skills encouraged to apply)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with comfort using databases and spreadsheets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ArcGIS strongly preferred
• Familiarity with LiDAR, topographic data, and geospatial tools a plus
• Experience using GPS equipment for field data collection a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate technical reports
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel for field assignments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS
• Familiarity with LiDAR and topographic data
• Experience using GPS equipment for field data collection

Responsibilities

• Join senior staff in the field for wetland delineations, monitoring, and compliance inspections
• Assist with preparation of environmental permit applications and supporting documentation, including federal, state, coastal, and local permits
• Develop desktop studies using aerial imagery, topographic data, LiDAR, and GIS to help evaluate project sites
• Create and maintain GIS maps and analyses of wetlands, rivers/streams, habitats, and project resource areas
• Assist with reviews of historic and cultural resources and federal and state threatened and endangered species as part of environmental analyses
• Help organize project databases, spreadsheets, and records to keep projects on track
• Prepare well-structured figures, tables, and summaries that clearly present technical information to clients and regulators
• Collaborate in a team environment where your contributions directly support project success

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Industry-leading benefits
• Exciting career growth opportunities
• Supportive and dynamic corporate culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees