Wetlands Scientist

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Wetland Scientist to join our team in Seattle. This role provides primary support for the Greater Washington region and may include travel throughout the western United States. In this role, you will manage and support wetland, aquatic, and wildlife resources projects. You’ll lead field investigations, regulatory compliance documentation, permit applications, and technical reporting. You’ll also collaborate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies while helping to identify and pursue new opportunities that advance our environmental practice.

• Provide project and task management and technical oversight for wetland delineations, stream ordinary high-water mark determinations, and wildlife surveys.
• Lead and manage field surveys and technical assessments for wetlands, streams, wildlife, and threatened or endangered species.
• Perform QA/QC on data collection, field surveys, critical area reports, and biological assessments.
• Prepare permit applications and regulatory documentation for Clean Water Act Section 404, Endangered Species Act Section 7, and state/local natural resource and critical areas regulations.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Assist with business development by identifying potential clients and project pursuits.
• Lead and participate in fieldwork, which may involve navigating rough terrain, digging soil pits, and working in all weather conditions.
• Travel as needed for fieldwork and project assignments throughout the western U.S.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the Pacific Northwest conducting wetland delineations and biological fieldwork and permitting projects.
• Strong understanding of Pacific Northwest flora, fauna, soils, hydrology, and aquatic ecosystems.
• Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) certification, working towards obtaining Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification.
• Solid knowledge of Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Washington state/local environmental regulations.
• Excellent technical writing, data analysis, interpersonal communication, and client-service skills.
• Strong wetland field skills, including delineation methodology, data collection, and navigation in challenging field conditions.
• Proficiency with GPS, ARC/GIS, and spatial data management to support field mapping and reporting.
• Ability to travel to project sites, work independently, and complete fieldwork that may include heavy manual labor.

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix s success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work:Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at

Flexible Work Arrangements:We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners  diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $105,000 USD

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.