Environmental Scientist - VHB

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Bedford, NH office is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental Team working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy, and land development clients. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with development of EPA NPDES Construction General Permit Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), project environmental compliance monitoring, and interest in conducting natural resource field delineations such as wetland and waters delineation. 

Responsibilities

• Prepare natural resource studies and technical reports following field efforts.
• Assist with federal, state, and local environmental permit applications.
• Preparation of Notice of Intent, SWPPPs and Notice of Termination as required under the EPA NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP).  
• Conduct environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports.
• Perform CGP construction site inspections, dewatering inspections, turbidity monitoring, and prepare inspection reports.
• Act as a biological monitor on-site during construction to prevent impacts to rare, threatened, and endangered species in accordance with permit conditions and best management practices.
• Assist with natural resource surveys that may include wetland delineations, soil mapping, wildlife habitat evaluations, vernal pool assessments, and rare species surveys.  

 Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to details, planning and quality
• Highly motivated and team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues
• Experience in environmental construction monitoring and interface with contractors
• Experience in identifying northeast plant species, soils, and natural communities is a plus
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of fieldwork experience in natural habitats, depending on level of education
• 5-8 years of fieldwork experience in natural habitats, depending on level of education preferred
• BS in a natural science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Landscape Architecture, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources) (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• Experience with US EPA Construction General Permit highly desirable
• 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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