Project Environmental Scientist 1 - Wetlands & Ecology

Tighe & Bond•Norwood, MA

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Environmental Scientist, you will join our Wetlands and Ecology Team in our Westwood office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. Our Wetlands and Ecology Team and Projects Our Environmental Services team, composed of experienced professionals, provides comprehensive environmental permitting, planning, and compliance monitoring services across a range of projects. Our technical experts specialize in freshwater and coastal wetland delineations, environmental impact assessments, and wildlife and fishery habitat evaluations. We lead initiatives in climate change resiliency, wetland and ecological restoration, dam removal, and streambank stabilization. Our work also includes rare species permitting, all aimed at ensuring sustainable development and environmental stewardship for our clients.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working in environmental consulting or a similar field
A Bachelor's degree in an environmental or natural sciences field with coursework in ecology, hydrology, botany, and soils
Demonstrated experience with wetlands permitting at the federal, state, and local level
Technical writing and presentation skills
You should like being outside, and have the willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on an as-needed basis to project sites
Demonstrated experience with federal and state laws such as the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other state/local agencies
Experience in a range of activities such as biological and wetland surveys; federal, state and local wetland regulations; Endangered Species Act compliance; and Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and your own transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience with conducting wetland delineations
Certification such as Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS), Associate Professional Soil Scientist (APSS), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)
Other certifications including Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or other stormwater inspector certification

Responsibilities

Perform a combination of field work, technical report preparation, and studies
Perform natural resource surveys including wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys, including soil characterization and plant species identification
Coordinate with field teams performing ecological and wetlands surveys and construction inspections
Coordinate with client and project teams while planning projects and developing local, state and federal permit applications
Present project permit applications to local Conservation Commissions