Senior Project Environmental Scientist

About the role

The Senior Project Environmental Scientist position at Weston & Sampson supports our permitting group in Massachusetts and New Hampshire offices. This role involves leading environmental permitting efforts for various projects, preparing and managing permits under multiple environmental laws, and representing the company and clients at public meetings and regulatory agency interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting efforts for a variety of public and private sector projects, including local, state, and federal permit applications and technical reports.
• Navigate complex environmental permitting processes and regulatory approvals for projects in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment, balancing technical, budgetary, scheduling, and client service responsibilities.
• Prepare and manage permitting under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 91 Waterways Licensing, MEPA/NEPA, Section 401/404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and New Hampshire environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with municipal Conservation Commissions, state and federal regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to advance projects through the permitting process.
• Attend and present projects at public hearings, regulatory meetings, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and marketing initiatives.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop junior staff through technical guidance and project leadership.
• Participate in professional organizations and contribute to industry advancement through committee involvement, presentations, and technical publications.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of environmental consulting experience, with a strong emphasis on wetlands permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience navigating complex environmental permitting processes and regulatory approvals for projects in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Experience permitting transportation, energy, water resources, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience presenting projects before Conservation Commissions, planning boards, regulatory agencies, and public audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple project deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Massachusetts and New Hampshire environmental regulations; familiarity with Connecticut permitting programs is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically throughout Massachusetts and the Northeast for client meetings, public hearings, and field work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Professional certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Wetland Scientist, Certified Soil Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, or similar credentials are preferred.
• Experience conducting ecological assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, rare species reviews, or environmental monitoring is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Experience in regulatory permitting.
• Experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience in public speaking and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in environmental law and policy.
• Experience in environmental assessment and monitoring.

Skills

• Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Project management and coordination.
• Public speaking and stakeholder engagement.
• Technical writing and report preparation.
• Environmental law and policy.
• Environmental assessment and monitoring.

Benefits

At Weston & Sampson, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 based on years of experience.

Pay

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 based on years of experience

Schedule

Full-time position

Contact

To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please visit our careers page: https://www.westonandsampson.com/careers