Environmental Scientist - Wetlands & Ecology

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Environmental Scientist 2, you will join our Wetlands & Ecology team in our Middletown, CT or Shelton, CT office
, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond
, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Wetlands & Ecology Team and Projects
Our Environmental Services team, composed of experienced professionals, provides comprehensive environmental permitting, planning, and compliance monitoring services across a range of projects. Our technical experts specialize in freshwater and coastal wetland delineations, environmental impact assessments, and wildlife evaluations. We lead initiatives in climate change resiliency, wetland and ecological restoration, dam removal, and stream bank stabilization. Our work also includes rare species permitting, all aimed at ensuring sustainable development and environmental stewardship for our clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our Wetlands & Ecology team, an Environmental Scientist 2 will support a variety of projects and gain hands‑on experience with responsibilities such as:

• Perform wetland delineation fieldwork, natural resource surveys, habitat assessments, rare species observations, soil characterization, and plant species identification
• Conduct construction environmental monitoring and support compliance inspections for active project sites
• Prepare field notes, data summaries, technical reports, figures, and supporting documentation for environmental studies and permit applications
• Assist with coastal and freshwater wetland permitting at the local, state, and federal level
• Support the development of permit applications and regulatory filings, including coordination with project teams and technical reviewers
• Participate in site walks, public hearings, and municipal commission meetings; present technical information with support from senior staff as appropriate
• Coordinate with field teams, engineers, planners, and project managers to support efficient project execution
• Apply working knowledge of wetland regulations, ecological field methods, and permitting processes to help solve project challenges
• Travel to project sites as needed and work outdoors in a variety of weather and field conditions

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of experience in environmental consulting, ecological fieldwork, wetland permitting, regulatory work, or a similar field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Biology, Soil Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, or another related natural sciences field
• Coursework or applied experience in ecology, hydrology, botany, soils, wetland science, or related technical areas
• Experience performing field data collection, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, environmental monitoring, or similar natural resource surveys
• Familiarity with coastal and freshwater wetland permitting processes
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear field documentation, report sections, and permit-support materials
• Strong verbal communication skills and comfort participating in client, project team, or regulatory discussions
• Resourceful, detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment
• Willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor conditions, in all types of weather, and travel to project sites on an as‑needed basis
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to transportation for field assignments

Preferred Requirements

• Experience conducting wetland delineations with increasing independence
• Experience supporting local wetlands filings, state wetland permitting, or federal permitting processes
• Working knowledge of regulations and agencies such as the Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act, Connecticut Tidal…