Wetland & Environmental Scientist II
HybridPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Independently lead wetland and stream delineations by applying the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual and regional supplements to identify hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology indicators. Establish determination data points, flag boundaries, and characterize aquatic resources while collecting GPS/GNSS data and completing field forms. Prepare defensible delineation reports, mapping exhibits, and technical documentation, then coordinate assignments and communicate findings to Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams. Maintain accurate project records and support QA/QC of environmental documentation. This field-intensive role involves periodic overnight travel and rugged terrain work across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, with a hybrid schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or a related natural-sciences discipline
- Demonstrated professional experience independently conducting wetland delineations and serving as a wetland delineation field lead
- Professional experience applying the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual
- Professional experience applying the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement
- Demonstrated ability to identify and document vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology indicators
- Experience establishing and documenting wetland determination data points
- Experience identifying and flagging wetland boundaries
- Experience identifying streams and other aquatic resources
- Experience collecting environmental field data using GPS/GNSS or comparable field technology
- Experience completing wetland delineation field forms and maintaining accurate field documentation
- Demonstrated ability to independently prepare wetland delineation reports and technical documentation
- Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to work safely outdoors in rugged or uneven terrain and varying weather conditions
- Ability and willingness to travel regionally for field assignments, including periodic overnight travel
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable requirements for project-related driving
- Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience applying the Northcentral and Northeast Regional Supplement
- Clean Water Act Section 404 and/or Section 401 permitting experience
- Other wetland or aquatic-resource permitting experience
- Experience coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or state environmental agencies
- Threatened and endangered species field-survey experience
- Experience with GIS or other environmental field-data and mapping technology
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering, energy, transportation, land development, or infrastructure projects
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