Stream and Wetland Delineator

Kleinfelder • Bridgeport, WV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Stream and Wetland Delineator to join its Environmental Permitting and Planning (EP&P) Team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The role offers a career-growth opportunity for an organized, energetic leader who can collaborate with operational and business development leadership in the Eastern Division to help execute the team’s growth strategy. The successful candidate will lead stream and wetland delineations, conduct fieldwork in difficult terrain, and prepare permitting documents and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biological science, ecological science, environmental permitting, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in environmental consulting and/or regulatory agency employment in the region.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404, with specific state-level experience in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia.
• Familiarity with Nationwide Permits, State Programmatic General Permits, Joint Permit Applications, and Individual Permits.
• Familiarity with State Water Quality Certifications and state and local wetlands, waterways, township, and floodplain regulations.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Technical writing and field data management skills.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in difficult terrain.
• Successful completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check following an offer.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Wetland Delineator and/or PWS certification.
• GIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead stream and wetland delineations.
• Conduct fieldwork in difficult terrain.
• Manage tasks independently and communicate effectively.
• Prepare permitting documents and reports.
• Collaborate with operational and business development leadership and engage directly with staff and leadership.
• Manage technical writing and field data.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Reimbursement for continuing education and many training and certification expenses.
• Internal Mentoring Program and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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