Natural Resources Scientist III

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• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee‑owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice
• Assessing aquatic, wetland, and upland habitats for the purposes of completing wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and environmental review
• This position will be responsible for documenting results and assisting with the preparation of wetland permit applications, environmental site assessments, and NEPA documentation
• Work relatively independently to complete project tasks and deliverables on projects throughout the Midwest

• Associates Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or Water Resources Science
• Previous experience in application of degree, including wetland delineation and reporting, permitting, mitigation planning and design, and GIS mapping
• Must possess strong technical writing skills and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience and/or training on the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for field surveys and assessments
• Working knowledge of GIS and proficiency with ArcGIS
• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to conduct fieldwork assignments involving a variety of equipment and field conditions

• Previous experience working on Indiana DOT projects

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee‑owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We’ve been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee‑owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $75,000 and $90,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, we are unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.