Entry Level Scientist Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist in our Richmond, VA office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This full-time opening will provide the applicant with the opportunity to work as part of a team in all facets of environmental services including wetland science, regulatory permitting, and NEPA documentation. The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of experience. 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

• Plan and conduct field delineations of wetlands and Waters of the US.
• Prepare delineation reports, functional assessments, mitigation plans, and jurisdictional determinations.
• Prepare permit applications under Sections 404/401 of the Clean Water Act.
• Coordinate with state, federal, and local regulators as appropriate.
• Conduct vegetation and wildlife habitat surveys.
• Conduct threatened and endangered species surveys.
• Research and write NEPA documents.
• Prepare consultations with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Prepare Section 106 consultations with the State Historic Preservation Officer.
• Conduct permit compliance monitoring and assist in conducting environmental site assessments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microstation and /or GIS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Desire to work in a team environment.
• Local Virginia, Maryland and/or District of Columbia experience and certified arborist are a plus.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

The projected range for this position is $63,000 - $65,200 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.