Environmental Scientist - Wetlands Scientist
CDM Smith
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Wetlands Scientist with a strong focus on permitting to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for navigating the regulatory landscape to secure the necessary permits for wetland-related projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. You will work closely with project teams, government agencies, and stakeholders to assess wetland conditions, prepare technical reports, and advocate for responsible management practices.
If you are passionate about wetland conservation and have a deep understanding of environmental permitting processes, we invite you to apply and contribute to the protection and sustainable development of our precious wetland ecosystems.
Main responsibilities include:
With high‐level goals provided, prepares environmental studies (e.g., NEPA documents, field reports, feasibility studies, etc.) of basic to high complexity for transportation, facility and transit projects. Collaborates with scientists, engineers, and construction staff to implement the approved approach (e.g., restoration, remediation, etc.). Provides advice and expertise on the selected approach.
Performs basic to high complexity analysis and interpretation of site data.
Serve as technical and task leader, leading environmental coordination efforts with multiple agencies, specifically with departments of transportation (DOTs) and transit agencies in New England.
Leads small field teams and significantly contributes to the process of applying site data to further the preferred project approach.
Brings background and experience with wetlands/natural resources, permitting, planning, NEPA, MEPA, Section 7, Permitting, research and assessment of regulations and GIS Applications.
May contribute to design and lead field inspections.
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers and scientists on project work.
Coordinate preparation and lead presentation in public meetings, including conservation commissions, as well as public information meetings and hearings.
Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposal (RFPs). May be asked to author sections of the technical approach of the proposal.
Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future needs.
Contributes to firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
Manage or coordinate specialty subconsultants
Perform field work, including wetlands flagging and staking, in accordance with state and local regulations, including the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131, § 40. 310 CMR 10.00.
Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
Performs other duties as required.
In this role, you will be responsible for navigating the regulatory landscape to secure the necessary permits for wetland-related projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. You will work closely with project teams, government agencies, and stakeholders to assess wetland conditions, prepare technical reports, and advocate for responsible management practices.
If you are passionate about wetland conservation and have a deep understanding of environmental permitting processes, we invite you to apply and contribute to the protection and sustainable development of our precious wetland ecosystems.
Main responsibilities include:
With high‐level goals provided, prepares environmental studies (e.g., NEPA documents, field reports, feasibility studies, etc.) of basic to high complexity for transportation, facility and transit projects. Collaborates with scientists, engineers, and construction staff to implement the approved approach (e.g., restoration, remediation, etc.). Provides advice and expertise on the selected approach.
Performs basic to high complexity analysis and interpretation of site data.
Serve as technical and task leader, leading environmental coordination efforts with multiple agencies, specifically with departments of transportation (DOTs) and transit agencies in New England.
Leads small field teams and significantly contributes to the process of applying site data to further the preferred project approach.
Brings background and experience with wetlands/natural resources, permitting, planning, NEPA, MEPA, Section 7, Permitting, research and assessment of regulations and GIS Applications.
May contribute to design and lead field inspections.
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers and scientists on project work.
Coordinate preparation and lead presentation in public meetings, including conservation commissions, as well as public information meetings and hearings.
Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposal (RFPs). May be asked to author sections of the technical approach of the proposal.
Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future needs.
Contributes to firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
Manage or coordinate specialty subconsultants
Perform field work, including wetlands flagging and staking, in accordance with state and local regulations, including the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131, § 40. 310 CMR 10.00.
Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
Performs other duties as required.
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