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Weston & Sampson · 2 hours ago

Permitting Specialist / Wetland Scientist

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Weston & Sampson is an employee-owned environmental and infrastructure consulting firm seeking a full-time Permitting Specialist / Wetland Scientist for their Charleston, SC office. The role involves assisting with wetland delineations, environmental permit applications, and GIS analysis, while contributing to projects that enhance natural resources across South Carolina.

ConsultingLegalProduct Design

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Join senior staff in the field for wetland delineations, monitoring, and compliance inspections

Assist with preparation of environmental permit applications and supporting documentation, including:

Federal permits : U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Clean Water Act Section 404/10) and federal Water Quality and Coastal Zone Consistency Certifications

State permits : South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) approvals such as land disturbance, water quality, transportation and coastal zone reviews

Coastal permits : SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) Critical Area permits

Local permits : MS4 stormwater, land disturbance, and planning and zoning approvals

Develop desktop studies using aerial imagery, topographic data, LiDAR, and GIS to help evaluate project sites

Create and maintain GIS maps and analyses of wetlands, rivers/streams, habitats, and project resource areas

Assist with reviews of historic and cultural resources and federal and state threatened and endangered species as part of environmental analyses

Help organize project databases, spreadsheets, and records to keep projects on track

Prepare well-structured figures, tables, and summaries that clearly present technical information to clients and regulators

Collaborate in a team environment where your contributions directly support project success

Qualification

Environmental permittingGIS analysisWetland delineationsMicrosoft OfficeArcGISOrganizational skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

A passion for protecting wetlands and natural resources, with curiosity for learning permitting and the positive attitude of a dependable, self-starting team player

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, planning, geography, or related field; Master's degree preferred

1 to 5 years of professional or internship experience in environmental permitting, wetlands, or natural resources (entry-level candidates with strong skills encouraged to apply)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with comfort using databases and spreadsheets

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ArcGIS strongly preferred

Familiarity with LiDAR, topographic data, and geospatial tools a plus

Experience using GPS equipment for field data collection a plus

Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate technical reports

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment while balancing multiple priorities

Willingness to travel for field assignments

Preferred

Master's degree

Experience with ArcGIS strongly preferred

Familiarity with LiDAR, topographic data, and geospatial tools a plus

Experience using GPS equipment for field data collection a plus

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Industry-leading benefits

Exciting career growth opportunities

Company

Weston & Sampson

Weston & Sampson is a civil engineering company that provides design, engineering, and environmental services.

Founded in 1899

Reading, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://westonandsampson.com

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