Entry Level Environmental Scientist

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s growing Environmental team is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to join our Worcester or Watertown, MA offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing natural resource surveys including, but not limited to, wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys
• Assist project managers with development of federal, state and local permit applications
• Permit compliance monitoring
• Preparation of various technical reports

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Ability to identify and/or key out northeast plant species is preferred
• Ability to characterize soil profiles is preferred
• Proficiency with ArcGIS is a plus
• Understanding of wetland regulations in MA is a plus

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience
• B.S or M.S in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the wetland regulations in the northeast is a plus
• Must have the ability to conduct tasks independently
• Expertise in identifying either plants, insects, birds, reptiles, and/or amphibians a plus
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the state for fieldwork and meetings

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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