SWCA Environmental Consultants · 17 hours ago
Project-Level Wetland Scientist
Lombard, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$28.67/hr - $39.20/hr
3+ years expSWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project-Level Wetland Scientist to join their growing Chicago team. The role involves supporting environmental compliance projects related to renewable energy and transmission, conducting field studies, and overseeing data collection efforts.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Apply a broad range of environmental compliance experience to support regional renewable energy and transmission focused projects related to Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other resource planning/permitting, and/or natural resource disciplines
Complete technical writing assignments focused on the reporting and permitting of environmental compliance documents
Support projects as a task lead and/or project manager depending on level of experience and career aspirations
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other tools for the preparation and execution field studies
In the field, oversee a crew or work independently while supporting a variety of data collection needs including wetland delineation, vegetative surveys, protected species and habitat surveys as well as construction compliance efforts
Data processing, review, and analysis
Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Ecology, or a related field
Three (3) years of experience conducting a variety of environmental site investigations including wetland delineation, protected species habitat surveys, Phase 1 site assessments, etc, within the Midwest, Northeast, and Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regions
Applicants who are unable to show professional wetland delineation experience will not be considered
Completion of a 38-hour wetland delineation training course or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
Technical writing experience associated with the summarization of site conditions and the preparation of permit compliance evaluations
Familiarity with mapping software (such as ArcGIS) and GPS devices
Ability to travel to a location, hike and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, while carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds is required
Able to conduct overnight mobilizations for up to 1-2 weeks at a time accounting for approximately 60% travel throughout the active field season
Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements
Preferred
Five (5) years of experience conducting a variety of environmental site investigations including wetland delineation, protected species habitat surveys, Phase 1 site assessments, etc., within the Midwest, Northeast, and Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regions
Strong working relationships with the local, state and federal regulatory agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Michigan Department Environment Great Lakes and Energy, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the USACE Chicago, Huntington, Detroit, Louisville, and Sant Louis District Offices
Task or project management experience
Benefits
100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement)
Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans
SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust
Performance bonuses
Competitive benefits package
Forward-thinking workplace flexibility
Outstanding corporate culture
Award-winning career development
Company
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Fluder
CEO | President | Director
Jon Kehmeier
Vice President Scientific and Technical Services
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2025-09-25
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