Environmental Scientist

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s growing Providence, RI office is looking for an Environmental Scientist to work in a flexible work environment as part of our Natural Science group.

Responsibilities

• Performing natural resource surveys including, but not limited to, wetland delineations and functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys
• Preparation of studies and technical reports
• Development of federal, state and local permit applications
• Preparation of environmental impact statements and assessments, planning and zoning studies, wetland permit applications
• Designing studies of key ecological issues to support public and private sector clients in making informed sound environmental decisions
• Establishing and tracking project milestones and business goals
• Maintaining ongoing dialog with clients to keep them appraised of project status, changes in conditions or other key points of information

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter
• Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedule and deliverables, and supervising junior staff

Qualifications

• BS in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or a directly related field; master’s degree preferred
• 5-8 years of professional environmental consulting experience
• Ability/willingness to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and travel on a regular basis to project sites located in New England
• Experience in plant species identification, soil characterization, and wetland delineation in the Northeast, and the ability to identify and describe wildlife habitats and ecological communities
• Ability to identify and describe wildlife, habitats, and ecological communities is required
• Familiarity with state (RI and/or MA) and federal wetland regulations, land use environmental regulations, and environmental permitting.
• Ability to prepare clear, well-organized technical reports and other written deliverables; writing samples may be requested.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Rhode Island, is $82,000 to $115,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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