Entry Level Wetland Scientist

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a Wetland Scientist to join our Natural Resources team in Wethersfield, CT. The successful candidate will join a team of talented staff already in place working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy and private clients across the state.

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

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to identify and/or key out northeast plant species
• Ability to characterize soil profiles
• Self-motivated with attention to detail

• BS in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, or a related field
• 0-1 year of field work experience in natural habitats, whether through coursework or professional experience
• Ability/willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on a regular basis to project sites located in New England

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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