Environmental​/Wetland Scientist

ABOUT EPSILON

Epsilon is one of the best known and most respected environmental consulting firms in the northeast United States. Epsilon’s client base includes major energy, commercial real estate, aviation, institutional and residential developers, as well as local and state public agencies. As a well-established, mid-sized firm, we are large enough to support our team members professionally and personally, and small enough to keep our focus on project successes and client satisfaction.

Epsilon is privately held by its Principals, who are experts in their fields and work side-by-side with staff of all levels on complex, high-profile and interesting projects. A recipient of a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Award for Business Excellence, Epsilon has also been recognized twice as one of the Boston Business Journal’s Fifty Best Places to Work. For additional information on the firm, please visit

Epsilon is seeking one or more full-time Wetland Scientists with demonstrated experience with independent wetland delineation and assessment and regulatory permitting to support our growing ecological sciences and energy services practice teams on a wide variety of public and private projects. The Wetland Scientist will support multiple projects simultaneously and will be expected to represent the company at public meetings, workshops, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other stakeholders in conjunction with permit application review.

Openings exist for qualified individuals with 2 to 5+ years of directly related experience in the primary responsibilities listed below.

• Wetland delineations (including ability to delineate independently), vernal pool surveys, rare species surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, and function and values assessments;
• Assist in preparation of technical reports and federal, state and local environmental permit applications in both Massachusetts and New York;
• Perform project site inspections, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance evaluations on energy transmission, transportation, and other construction projects.

• 2 to 5+ years of demonstrated experience working in environmental management, regulatory compliance, environmental consulting or similar professional work;
• Ability to independently perform ecological field surveys including wetland delineation, vernal pool surveys, wildlife habitat evaluations, and soil classification and assessment;
• BS degree in Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Soil Science or a closely related natural resource science degree;
• Understanding of federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations in Massachusetts;
• Superior writing and oral communication skills;
• Proven ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously as part of a multidisciplinary project team;
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Working knowledge of GIS and GPS survey; and
• Experience with preparation of permit applications associated with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Municipal Wetlands Protection Bylaws;
• Registration as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Professional Wetland Scientist In Training (PWIT) by the Society of Wetland Scientists, wetland scientist certification (CWS) by the State of New Hampshire, and/or certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) by The Wildlife Society or Certified Professional in Erosion and Sedimentation Control (CPESC) is preferred.

Work assignments may require physically demanding fieldwork in challenging environments and weather conditions, and may require local and regional travel, including infrequent overnight travel.

In addition to the Preferred Qualifications, the Candidate must have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle for business travel, including proper insurance and registration and have all necessary paperwork to work in the USA.

• Be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time;
• Be able to work in challenging environments and weather conditions;
• Be able to travel via car for…