Environmental Scientist

Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements under the supervision of mid-to-senior level staff.
• Assist in conducting forest stand delineations and tree assessments in urban environments.
• Support Chesapeake Bay Area studies and threatened and endangered species studies under the guidance of mid-to-senior level staff.
• Affiliate with monitoring stream and wetland mitigation banks, including field data collection and documentation.
• Create clear and accurate technical reports that document field methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Create maps and figures in CAD to support environmental reports and project deliverables.
• Apply working knowledge of field techniques for wetland delineations, plant identification, soil sampling, and threatened and endangered species studies.
• Incorporate the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements, primarily the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont (EMP) and Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain (AGCP), into fieldwork and reporting.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining budget and schedule constraints while ensuring all deliverables meet established quality standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure regulatory requirements are understood and integrated into project planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate field notes, records, and data to support detailed technical reporting.
• Contribute to a collaborative, small-team environment and support exposure to a broad range of environmental work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Working knowledge of field techniques for wetland delineations, including application of the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements (Eastern Mountains and Piedmont (EMP) and Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain (AGCP)).
• Demonstrated ability in plant identification in wetland and upland environments.
• Experience with soil sampling methods and interpretation of soil characteristics in the context of wetland delineation.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory regulations and processes related to land development in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, and West Virginia.
• Experience in recording and writing detailed technical reports that clearly present field observations and analyses.
• Ability to prepare maps and project figures using CAD software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of field techniques for wetland delineations, including application of the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements (Eastern Mountains and Piedmont (EMP) and Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain (AGCP)).
• Demonstrated ability in plant identification in wetland and upland environments.
• Experience with soil sampling methods and interpretation of soil characteristics in the context of wetland delineation.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory regulations and processes related to land development in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, and West Virginia.
• Experience in recording and writing detailed technical reports that clearly present field observations and analyses.
• Ability to prepare maps and project figures using CAD software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Arborist (ISA-CA) certification preferred.
• Experience with GIS software in addition to CAD for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Familiarity with wetland mitigation and wetland restoration concepts and practices.
• Understanding of ecological principles related to wetlands, streams, and forested habitats.
• Interest in obtaining additional professional certifications and expanding expertise across environmental disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with team members and preparation of client-ready deliverables.