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Wetland Delineator/Environmental Scientist

Lexington, KY · On-site

$83K - $105K/yr

... Wetland Delineator/Environmental Scientist for our Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron ... Perform data entry, data analysis and report compilation. * Assist with various governmental agency ...

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Wetland Delineator/Environmental Scientist

Lexington, KY · On-site

$83K - $105K/yr

... Wetland Delineator/Environmental Scientist for our Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron ... Perform data entry, data analysis and report compilation. * Assist with various governmental agency ...

Lynker

Senior Wetland Scientist

Boulder, CO · On-site

$96K - $131K/yr

Data integration: integrate LiDAR-derived elevation, hydrology, imagery, soils, and existing ... Master's or PhD in wetland science, ecology, geography, environmental or earth science, hydrology ...

True Environmental

Wetland Scientist

Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$78K - $103K/yr

Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland/natural resource projects * Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery Minimum Qualifications

True Environmental

Wetland Scientist

Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$78K - $103K/yr

Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland/natural resource projects * Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery Minimum Qualifications

True Environmental

Wetland Scientist

Neptune, NJ

$79K - $103K/yr

Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland/natural resource projects * Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery Minimum Qualifications

True Environmental

Wetland Scientist

Neptune, NJ · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland/natural resource projects * Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery Minimum Qualifications

True Environmental

Wetland Scientist

New York, NY

$82K - $107K/yr

Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland/natural resource projects * Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery Minimum Qualifications

True Environmental

Wetland Scientist

New York, NY

$82K - $107K/yr

Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland/natural resource projects * Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery Minimum Qualifications

True Environmental

Wetland Scientist

Neptune City, NJ · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Support GIS mapping and data management for wetland/natural resource projects * Assist senior scientists and project managers with multi-disciplinary project delivery Minimum Qualifications

RETTEW

Wetland & Environmental Scientist II

Uniontown, OH · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

You'll combine hands-on field science with technical documentation while working alongside ... Establish and document wetland determination data points. * Identify and flag wetland boundaries in ...

RETTEW

Wetland & Environmental Scientist II

Morgantown, WV

$77K - $101K/yr

You'll combine hands-on field science with technical documentation while working alongside ... Establish and document wetland determination data points. * Identify and flag wetland boundaries in ...

RETTEW

Wetland & Environmental Scientist II

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$72K - $95K/yr

You'll combine hands-on field science with technical documentation while working alongside ... Establish and document wetland determination data points. * Identify and flag wetland boundaries in ...

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Wetland Delineator/Environmental Scientist

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

WSP
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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$78K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description


This Opportunity
At WSP, you can access our global scale while contributing to meaningful projects that help shape the future of communities and the environment. We are currently initiating a search for a Wetland Delineator/Environmental Scientist for our Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Toledo, Indianapolis, or other regional offices.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team of environmental professionals supporting infrastructure, utility, and renewable energy projects throughout the Midwest. At WSP, we are driven by a shared purpose to create positive, lasting impacts through innovative environmental solutions and sustainable project delivery.
As part of our Environmental Science team, you'll work alongside industry-leading experts who are passionate about protecting natural resources while helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges. We foster a culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth, empowering our people to build rewarding and impactful careers.
Your Impact
  • Assist with planning and execution of wetland delineations and stream assessments.
  • Perform duties as a wetland field team lead in accordance with current USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplements. Potential to support other natural resource surveys as needed.
  • Understand how to operate a GPS unit to collect field data, map habitat types and sensitive resources.
  • Support preparation of field equipment, mapping, Safe Work Plans, and logistics for field work.
  • Perform data entry, data analysis and report compilation.
  • Assist with various governmental agency coordination (USFWS, USACE, OEPA, ODNR, etc.).
  • Assist and lead preparation of wetland delineation reports and permit applications for federal and/or state environmental permits, including USACE Section 404 and Section 10, state wetland and stream permits, and NPDES compliance.
  • Field projects may require long hours and/or be physically demanding, and may require being on foot 10-12 hours per day traversing various topography while carrying equipment in varying weather conditions.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations and stream assessments, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states.
  • Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology or related field.
  • Familiarity with USACE wetland data forms, ORAM wetland data forms, and QHEI and HHEI stream data forms.
  • Experience with GPS field data collection.
  • Plant identification of Midwest vegetation.
  • Willingness to learn and implement various field methods for collection of data.
  • Proficient with data management, organization and MS Office Suite.
  • Attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work, often independently motivated.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet fast-paced demands.
  • Willing to work long hours in the field for two weeks a month or more during peak periods of fieldwork.
  • High level of motivation and an ability to work as a team lead or independently as part of various teams.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's and client-specific health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience as a team lead for a wetland delineation crew.
  • Experience with use of ArcOnline, and ArcCollector or other field data collection applications.
  • Strong technical writing skills, clear communicator, ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of USACE Section 401/404 permitting, Section 10 permitting and mitigation requirements.

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $78,000 - $92,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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