Wetland Scientist

Job Description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

The successful candidate will work on field teams and lead natural resource surveys, technical writing, permitting and regulatory compliance activities for a variety of clients in the energy, transportation, and commercial markets. The work will involve primarily field work including wetland delineations, environmental inspections during construction, endangered species surveys, habitat assessments, permit preparation, report writing, and other studies.

This position can be based in Dover or New Castle, Delaware.

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in Delaware
• Ability to work flexible work schedules and availability to meet priority deadlines
• Ability to travel (mostly within Delaware but may include other areas of the Mid Atlantic)
• A valid driver’s license

• BS in an Environmental, Biological or Ecological Science, or Environmental Policy
• Masters in a relevant field of study is a plus.
• PWS Certification is a plus.

• Experience leading wetland delineations in accordance with USACE and state (DE) protocols, functional wetland assessments, mitigation, plant and wildlife identification, and soils identification;
• Able to work with senior staff to help prepare permit documents, environmental reports, correspondence documents, calculations, and conduct analyses;
• Experience conducting environmental field investigations and data collection/sampling;
• Experience using GIS is desired;
• Possess excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills;
• Ability to conduct work year-round in varying climate and field conditions;
  Ability to prioritize effort and effectively be engaged on multiple projects at one time.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)