Stream and Wetland Delineator

Kleinfelder Inc•Bridgeport, WV

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 an opportunity for career growth and calls 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, including fieldwork in difficult terrain, and manage tasks independently while working collaboratively with staff and leadership. The position involves technical writing, field data management, preparing permitting documents and reports, and applying knowledge of federal, state, and local waterway and wetland regulations. Kleinfelder provides environmental planning, permitting, remediation, site characterization, chemical data management, and hydrogeology services. The company describes itself as a cross-disciplinary team serving clients in transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure, with more than 110 offices in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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 employment with a regulatory agency in the region.
Ability to lead stream and wetland delineations.
Willingness to conduct fieldwork in difficult terrain.
Independent thinking, self-starting ability, and ability to work independently when needed.
Effective communication and independent task-management skills.
Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
Technical writing and field data-management skills.
Familiarity with Section 401/404 of the Clean Water Act, including 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.
Familiarity with state and local wetlands and waterways, township, and floodplain regulations.
Satisfactory completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check after 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 with staff and leadership.
Collaborate with operational and business development leadership in the Eastern Division to execute the shared growth strategy.
Prepare permitting documents and reports.
Perform technical writing and field data management.
Apply knowledge of Section 401/404 of the Clean Water Act, permitting programs, water quality certifications, and state and local wetlands, waterways, township, and floodplain regulations.