AKS Engineering & Forestry · 6 days ago
Wetland Scientist
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAKS Engineering & Forestry is a company dedicated to land development, energy, and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to lead natural resources work in Washington, focusing on wetland delineation, permitting, and ecological fieldwork across various projects.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Lance Lozano
Responsibilities
Conduct wetland delineations, OHW determinations, priority habitat assessments, and related fieldwork primarily in Washington, with occasional work in Oregon
Prepare clear and defensible technical documentation including delineation reports, wetland ratings, mitigation and monitoring reports, and biological assessments
Develop and submit USACE/ECY JARPA permit applications, Mitigation Bank Use Plans, and/or Compensatory Mitigation Plans
Collaborate with AKS project managers, civil engineers, planners, landscape architects, and arborists on integrated project design and permitting strategies
Engage directly with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and secure permits
Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules while contributing to proposals and client communications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in wetland or forest ecology, environmental science/biology, botany, soils, or similar related science
A minimum of 5-years of experience independently conducting critical area delineations in Washington State, from management of pre-field tasks to final report preparation
Strong understanding of federal and Washington State Department of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife regulatory compliance processes and preparation of JARPA and HPA Applications
Significant experience preparing technical and local jurisdiction land use documentation, such as biological assessments, critical area mitigation/restoration plans, monitoring reports, shoreline compliance documents, and critical area delineation reports
Experience preparing scope, budgets, schedules, and proposals
Experience independently engaging with regulatory agencies to achieve permitting compliance
Strong communication skills
Preferred
Professional certification (PWS or WPIT)
Background in mentoring junior team members or leading field crews
Expertise in Pacific Northwest botany
Prior experience with river restoration or mitigation site monitoring
Familiarity with proposal development and project budgeting
Benefits
Health coverage that supports your total well-being
401(k) match
Paid holidays
Generous PTO
Weekly Team Lunches
Company
AKS Engineering & Forestry
AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Jim Voss
CFO
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