Project Scientist

Weaver Consultants Group, an environmental, civil and geotechnical engineering consulting firm, is expanding our Environmental Practice Group in our Naperville office. We seek qualified, degreed professionals who will thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging work environment. Our culture encourages personal growth and skill development, and offers the opportunity to participate in the entire project life cycle.

We are looking for an experienced project‑level environmental scientist with 3 to 8 years of professional experience in environmental field work and supporting report preparation. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality technical services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

• Wetland determinations and delineations.
• Wetland and stormwater permitting.
• Wetland mitigation design and monitoring.
• Floristic quality assessments.
• Erosion and sediment control best‑management practices.
• Stormwater management inspection and permit compliance documentation.
• Phase I / Phase II environmental site assessments.
• Remediation monitoring and documentation.

• BS/MS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Professional experience with wetland delineation/assessment, stormwater permitting, environmental due diligence, and/or environmental remediation.
• Strong understanding of soil erosion and sediment control best‑management practices.
• Permit‑compliance and erosion‑and‑sediment‑control inspection experience.
• Lake County Designated Erosion Control Inspector (DECI) certification, or progress toward DECI certification.
• Other soil erosion and sediment control design or inspection certifications (e.g., CPESC, CESSWI) are beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues, managers, and clients.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Strong understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Ability to travel 25%–50% (primarily local).

The qualified professional will perform field activities and prepare supporting reports in accordance with applicable standards and agency regulations. Work will be performed within a team environment under the guidance of senior staff, with reviews of reports conducted by experienced colleagues.

Weaver Consultants Group takes pride in people who are dedicated to client service as well as to their technical discipline. If you are highly motivated and committed, please apply to join our growing team!

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Consulting, Research, and Science

• Environmental Services
  Civil Engineering
  Construction