Senior Wetlands Scientist

Overview

About Parametrix Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together. We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development.

With excellent benefits, employee ownership, and a collaborative culture, Parametrix creates a supportive and enriching workplace.

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior 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 oversee and 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 business opportunities that advance our environmental practice.

• Provide project management and technical oversight for wetland delineations, stream ordinary high-water mark determinations, and wildlife surveys.
• Support field surveys and technical assessments for wetlands, streams, wildlife, and threatened or endangered species.
• 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.
• Perform QA/QC on data collection, field surveys, critical area reports, biological assessments, and permit applications.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and coordination of project teams.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new clients and project opportunities.
• Contribute to project pursuits by responding to RFPs and RFQs and participating in interviews.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Travel as needed for fieldwork and project assignments throughout the western U.S.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
• 15+ years of experience conducting wetland and biological fieldwork in the Pacific Northwest.
• Strong understanding of Pacific Northwest flora, fauna, soils, hydrology, and aquatic ecosystems.
• 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.
• Ability to travel to project sites, work independently, and complete fieldwork that may include heavy manual labor.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate fieldwork and deliverables.
• Must be capable of physically demanding fieldwork in varying conditions.

• WSDOT Biological Assessment Author certification.
• Proficiency with GPS, ARC/GIS, and spatial data management to support field mapping and reporting.
• Completion of wetland certificate training from University of Washington, Portland State University, or equivalent.

Base salary for this position is in the range of $120,000-$145,000. 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. Our compensation structure prioritizes transparency and internal pay equity.

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…