Staff Scientist II

About the role

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a motivated and experienced Scientist II to join our Environmental Services team in the Lehigh Valley office. In this role, you will support a variety of transportation, infrastructure, and environmental compliance projects throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental permitting, natural resource investigations, and regulatory compliance services for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support environmental permitting efforts
• Support PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects and associated environmental compliance requirements
• Prepare environmental documentation and support NEPA environmental clearance activities
• Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and natural resource investigations
• Perform field surveys and support threatened and endangered species investigations, including bat and bog turtle habitat assessments
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory correspondences
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, project managers, and clients
• Support fieldwork, data collection, and environmental compliance monitoring activities
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and permitting specialists across Verdantas

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or a related scientific field
• 2 to 4 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance projects.
• Knowledge of Section 404 permitting, Chapter 105 permitting, and environmental regulations applicable within Pennsylvania
• Experience with NEPA documentation and environmental review processes
• Familiarity with wetland delineations, natural resource investigations, and field data collection
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel