Scientist (Permitting & Ecological Services)

Beta Group • Norwood, MA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

BETA Group, Inc. is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Scientist to join its Permitting & Ecological Services team and support infrastructure and environmental projects throughout New England. The role provides hands-on work in wetland delineations, ecological assessments, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and field investigations, along with contributions to technical reports, environmental reviews, and project planning. The Scientist will collaborate with scientists, engineers, GIS professionals, planners, and landscape architects, while developing technical expertise and knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

The preferred location is BETA’s Norwood, Massachusetts office, with flexibility to work from other BETA offices. Employees may request a hybrid schedule with remote work up to two days per week. The role offers training, mentorship, professional development, and potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management.

BETA is a New England-based consulting engineering firm and is 100% employee-owned. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Science, Soils Science, or a related field.
• 4 to 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, wetland science, or ecological compliance.
• EPA Construction Inspection Training Course Certificate, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with state environmental regulations throughout New England.
• Previous experience presenting complex projects in a public setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparing clear, accurate, formal reports.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collect field data and measurements.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform field work in hot and cold weather, including rain and/or snow.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Eligibility for employment in the USA without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience overseeing construction for compliance with the NPDES Construction General Permit and other environmental permits.
• Previous experience working on transportation and publicly funded projects.
• Previous experience conducting wetland or resource area delineations using state and federal protocols.
• CESSWI (Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector).
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, local bylaws, and MEPA regulations.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Stormwater Management Standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental and construction compliance for infrastructure projects, including long-term, multi-phase projects.
• Prepare environmental monitoring reports in accordance with the Construction General Permit, Clean Water Act, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct field investigations, including wetland and other natural resource area delineations using established state and federal methodologies.
• Develop environmental review documentation in accordance with NEPA, MEPA, and other applicable requirements.
• Assist with environmental permit applications under federal, state, and local regulations, including Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404, the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and local wetland bylaws.
• Support municipal and state agency clients throughout New England with ecological assessments, permitting, and environmental compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data to support ecological evaluations and project planning.
• Prepare presentation materials and assist with project presentations at public hearings and community meetings.
• Draft technical comment letters and review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, dewatering plans, and related documents for regulatory consistency.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, including MassDEP, USACE, CTDEEP, RIDEM, CRMC, and local conservation commissions.
• Assist with permitting feasibility studies to identify regulatory requirements and inform project planning.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, planners, GIS professionals, and landscape architects to deliver coordinated project outcomes.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Employee Engagement Program.
• 401(k) plan with annual 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

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