Wetland/Environmental Scientist

~ BSC Group is a leader in providing integrated planning and engineering solutions to public and private sector clients for land development, transportation, and energy projects throughout New England. Founded in 1965, the firm offers the services of more than 125 professionals operating from five offices in Massachusetts and Connecticut. ~

Our consulting staff represents the best talents in planning, engineering, regulatory permitting and ecological science, landscape architecture, land surveying, and spatial information systems. We truly believe our greatest strength lies in our collaborative approach to projects, involving all members of our multidisciplinary staff as necessary, leading to better and more creative solutions throughout the life of the project. We also encourage the involvement of our clients in every step of the process, resulting in high quality planning and design that is technologically and environmentally sound, economically feasible, and aesthetically pleasing.

Position Overview

BSC Group, an interdisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting company, is seeking a qualified, energetic, motivated Wetland/Environmental Scientist for our Worcester, MA office. Our firm specializes in engineering and design; wetland, wildlife and other natural resources assessments; environmental impact analysis; permitting and regulatory compliance; landscape architecture, and GIS services for public, private and utility clients.

Responsibilities

• Typical responsibilities will include conducting wetland delineations using local, state, and federal delineation methodologies; preparing permit applications, conducting ecological research, compliance/construction monitoring and reporting; analyzing impacts; collecting data and transferring data to appropriate reporting forms, and interacting with various state and federal agencies, as well as clients. The successful candidate will be trained and mentored.
• The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively as a team member as well as work independently on assigned tasks.
• The ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel within central and southern New England are also required, including spending some overnights close to field work locations.
• The selected candidate will have a passion for technical excellence, an ability to contribute to productive and dynamic teamwork, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and have a desire to build a long and rewarding career with BSC.

Qualifications

A successful applicant for the position will possess the following skills:

• Ideally has 1 – 2 years’ experience, or experience as an intern in environmental/wetland science and regulation.
• BS in Environmental or Biological Sciences, or related field. MS a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to respond successfully to multiple demands and manage time effectively.
• Strong interest in wetland science, wildlife, fisheries, or related disciplines a plus.
• CADD/GIS skills a plus.

Compensation

• BSC offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), group life insurance and opportunity for ownership.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should send a resume with cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
BSC Group, Inc.
803 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02127
Email: info@bscgroup.com
Fax: 617-896-4301

No telephone calls, no recruiters, please

~ BSC is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. ~