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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 and soil characterization in the New England region is required Ability to identify and describe wildlife, habitats, and ecological communities is required Knowledge of the state and federal wetland regulations, land use environmental regulations and environmental permitting is required
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growth Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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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Environmental Scientist
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VHB 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Environmental Scientist
role at
VHB Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Darren Bickford -VHB Best Managed Company
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @ VHB | 2025 Best Managed Company!
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 and soil characterization in the New England region is required Ability to identify and describe wildlife, habitats, and ecological communities is required Knowledge of the state and federal wetland regulations, land use environmental regulations and environmental permitting is required
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growth Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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.
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VHB by 2x Get notified about new Environmental Scientist jobs in
Providence, RI . Providence, RI $92,000.00-$110,500.00 2 weeks ago Munitions Response and Recovered Chemical Warfare Materiel Operations Consultant
Providence, RI $102,800.00-$151,000.00 2 weeks ago Manager Environmental Engineering - Remote
Providence, RI $90,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago Environmental Services - Manager in Training
Environmental Solutions Fleet Maintenance Manager
Norfolk, MA $114,800.00-$172,200.00 2 weeks ago Environmental Engineer – Site Investigation and Remediation
Environmental Engineer - Industrial Pretreatment Program Focused
Milford, MA $73,800.00-$90,400.00 3 days ago Environmental Engineer 4 - Water Conveyance Design
Civil/Environmental Engineer/Project Manager
Franklin, MA $115,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago Warwick, RI $70,000.00-$110,000.00 2 days ago Civil/Environmental Engineer/Project Manager
Newport, RI $115,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago Project Manager - Environmental Remediation
Providence, RI $105,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago Environmental Compliance Project Manager
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