Project Scientist - Environmental Planning

About the role

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. We seek a Project Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team and lead critical projects that make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland and WOTUS delineations, stream assessments, and permitting projects.
• Manage environmental studies, reports, and regulatory correspondence.
• Provide strategic recommendations for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee proposal development, budgets, and schedules for complex projects.
• Collaborate on NEPA studies, habitat assessments, and protected species evaluations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Ecology, Geography, Geology or related natural science field and a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience delineating wetlands/WOTUS and USACE permitting in Nebraska and in the Midwest region.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Minimum of 4 years of field experience with wetland delineations, stream assessments, habitat and species assessments.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience with permitting pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of CWA (Section 401/404), ESA (Sections 7 and 10) and NHPA (Section 106) NHPA consultations.