Environmental Scientist

ABOUT THE POSITION

Environmental Scientist 

VHB’s growing I64 team is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our Water Resources team. You will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from site to watershed scale. Projects may include, stormwater management and mitigation, ecological restoration, MS4 Compliance, transportation drainage, green infrastructure, BMP retrofits, and flood mitigation and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of state and federal environmental permits for public and private-sector projects
• Research and interpret environmental laws and regulations
• Gather and interpret required environmental project-related data
• Preparation of various technical reports
• Prepare reports for stormwater analyses and designs
• Conduct data collection and field work
• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner 

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with others
• Self-motivated with attention to detail

 Qualifications

• BS in a natural science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Landscape Architecture, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources)
• OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications preferred
• Internship experience preferred
• Ability/willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• 0-1 year of fieldwork experience in natural habitats, whether through coursework or professional experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license

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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