Staff Scientist II
Verdantas
•Hybrid
About The Position
Verdantas is seeking a motivated and experienced Scientist II to join our Environmental Services team in the Lehigh Valley office. In this role, you will support a variety of transportation, infrastructure, and environmental compliance projects throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental permitting, natural resource investigations, and regulatory compliance services for our clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or a related scientific field
- 2 to 4 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
- Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance projects.
- Knowledge of Section 404 permitting, Chapter 105 permitting, and environmental regulations applicable within Pennsylvania
- Experience with NEPA documentation and environmental review processes
- Familiarity with wetland delineations, natural resource investigations, and field data collection
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required
Responsibilities
- Conduct and support environmental permitting efforts
- Support PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects and associated environmental compliance requirements
- Prepare environmental documentation and support NEPA environmental clearance activities
- Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and natural resource investigations
- Perform field surveys and support threatened and endangered species investigations, including bat and bog turtle habitat assessments
- Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory correspondences
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, project managers, and clients
- Support fieldwork, data collection, and environmental compliance monitoring activities
- Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and permitting specialists across Verdantas
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
