Wetland Scientist

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. This is a Part-Time, 30 hours per week position. Your Responsibilities Provide senior technical oversight and perform project work. Write and review technical reports and proposals. Assist with project management activities. Mentor and train scientific staff and supervise work. Actively develop your own career growth. What We're Looking For An Ecologist or Environmental Scientist with a BS degree or higher, familiar with wetlands and native plant identification. 5-10 years of experience with wetland and regulated waters delineation, habitat assessment and routine permitting requirements for wetlands, waters, floodplains, and buffer zones within inland and coastal/tidal ecosystems. Experience with natural resource surveys and methodologies (vegetation, wildlife, water, soils, and site characteristics/conditions) in conjunction with the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, required. Experience completing wetland and regulated waters delineation independently or as a field team lead. Strong experience with USACE NC/NE Regional Supplement and state wetland programs (MA 2022 BVW, CT Inland Wetlands, etc.). State wetland and waters permitting experience in MA and CT required, RI preferred, ME and NH a plus. SWPPP, CESSWI, or other a plus. Exhibit strong technical writing, field documentation and scientific data collection in accordance with regulatory programs and technical guidance. Must have excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with proposal, scope development and cost estimation. Experience with Deltek Vantage Point and project accounting, invoicing and contract execution beneficial but not required. Strong communication skills and collaborative approach to projects, team-player working with design/engineering, ecologists, construction compliance and mapping to support solutions-based client services. 38-hour USACE Delineation training preferred. CT Soil Evaluator qualified preferred, MA Title 5 Soil Evaluator a plus. Section 7 ESA protected species, biological monitoring and habitat assessment experience a plus. General awareness of Section 106 / SHPO compliance beneficial but not required. GIS/CAD capabilities preferred, not required. FAA license and drone pilot capabilities a plus. Why You'll Love Working For Us Company-subsidized medical and dental. Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability. 401k match, tuition assistance, and more. Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects. Performance-based bonuses or other incentives. Working with the best and brightest in the industry. 1,700+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US. Apex Job Title: Scientist 3 Req ID: 10860 Hourly Expected Pay Range: $38 USD - $52 USD We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Companies