Senior Environmental Scientist

Description

BETA is seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist our environmental permitting, ecological, and climate resilience group. This position will serve as a subject matter leader on the permitting team, working on a variety of projects that interface with natural and wildlife resources. The position provides a variety of office and field opportunities, working with industry experts and clients in providing sustainable and environmentally sensitive solutions. 

Responsibilities:

• Permit projects in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Conduct inland/coastal resource area delineations, special resource habitat, and NLEB surveys
• Monitor projects for environmental compliance
• Conduct field and desktop reviews and prepare technical reports
• Conduct peer reviews in support of Conservation Commissions, Planning, and Zoning Boards
• Assess project environmental impacts, mitigation opportunities, and environmental compliance
• Engage in business development opportunities
• Support, mentor, and teach junior staff

Preferred location is BETA’s Worcester office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.   

 Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management

Requirements

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in environmental science, policy, biology, or related field
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, or ability to obtain
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal wetland regulatory programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in public presentations
• Familiarity with GPS field instruments and data collection
• Ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulators
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs, ArcMap, and other relevant software 
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections 
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow) 
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 

 About BETA: 

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match 

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.