Project Environmental Scientist - Wetlands - Tighe & Bond Inc

Where would you step in? 
As a valuable member of our Environment team, you will join the Wetlands and Ecological Services Group and will work with an experienced team of scientists and engineers across our Northeast offices. You can sit in either the Middletown or Shelton, Connecticut office. We offer a hybrid work environment and flexible Fridays in the summer. 

Our Environment Team and Projects 
Our Environment group is nearly 100 strong throughout our Northeast offices. The work we do covers site assessment, remediation, wetland science, regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and other ways we can support client work with state and local governments, utilities, private clients, industry, colleges, and hospitals. 

What will you be doing? 
As a Project Wetlands Scientist, you will be doing a combination of field work, report preparation, and permit application writing. You will coordinate with field teams performing ecological and wetlands surveys and construction inspections. You will perform natural resource surveys including wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys, including soil characterization and plant species identification. You will coordinate with client and project teams for permit requirements and prepare studies and technical reports. You will also be involved in environmental compliance monitoring and participate in public hearings. 

What do you need? 
You should have at least five years of experience working in environmental consulting or a similar field with a BS or MS in an environmental or natural sciences field with coursework in ecology, hydrology, botany, and soils. You should have a demonstrated experience with wetlands permitting at the federal, state, and local level. You should also have technical writing skills and presentation skills. Experience with conducting wetland delineations and certifications including Registered Soil Scientist and Professional Wetland Scientist are preferred. If you had other certifications such as Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or other stormwater inspector certification, that would be helpful. You should like being outside, and have the willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on an as-needed basis to project sites. 

Ways to grow your career
We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance and networking opportunities. We also offer a clear career path progression and mentorship from more experienced staff.

What is the culture like?
We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program. 

Your financial future and wellness 
Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer up to $1,000 in wellness incentives and reimbursements each plan year, including up to $400 in rewards through completing wellness activities throughout the year and up to $600 in fitness, mind & body, and weight-loss program reimbursements. We also offer two medical plan options including a generous PPO and an HSA eligible plan with employer contribution, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 8 holidays, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, and recruitment and referral incentives. Project Manager salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $61,000 - $96,000. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing. 

More about Tighe & Bond
We are a thriving, employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm. In addition to being a top ten ENR New England Design Firm, we’ve been recognized as the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, ranked first in the Engineering and Environmental Services categories in Banker & Tradesman's "Best of" competition in 2022, and have been honored twice with the PSMJ Circle of Excellence award. With a team of 500 designers, planners, scientists, and engineers, we offer creative solutions for land use, infrastructure, and building design, including addressing crucial challenges related to water resources, transportation, and both the built and natural environment throughout the Northeast. We are committed to growth, exceptional service, and designing for a more sustainable future.    

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.