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Senior Wetland Scientist

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Job Location: Maple Grove, MN

Find Your Passion: Build your Future

Are you an experienced Environmental Scientist ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for mentoring and leading a team while staying actively involved in field work? If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead a team of passionate environmental scientists, apply now!

What this role provides:

Leadership Role: Step into a leadership position while maintaining an active role in field work.
Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and knowledge by working on a variety of impactful projects.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to environmental excellence.

Job Description

Guide and mentor a team of environmental scientists on diverse projects including permitting, wetland delineations, and environmental assessments.
Provide project scope, timeline, and budgeting to engineers and project managers for water resources, transportation, and municipal engineering projects.
Manage and participate in environmental project activities such as scheduling, tracking, and planning for assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
Interpret data and observations to ensure compliance with various regulations such as Wetland Conservation Act, Clean Water Act and NEPA requirements, and advising project teams accordingly.
Lead projects or studies related to ecology, wildlife habitat, water quality issues, and stream channel assessments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific discipline (biological sciences, aquatic or terrestrial biology, ecology, limnology, natural resources management, water resource science).
Minimum 10 years of demonstrated professional experience addressing environmental issues associated with water quality, wetlands, and regulatory / permitting issues.
Certified Minnesota Wetland Professional (CMWP) is preferred
Proficient with Microsoft office (word & excel), computer models, databases, and GIS.
Experience with the biological and ecological concepts related to water resources and have a firm understanding of federal, state and local regulatory programs.
Valid Driver’s License and in good standing.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $110,361 - $124,156 depending on experience. Other benefits include employee paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA, FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the Prairie Businesses 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

Apply by January 31, 2025

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What You Should Know About Senior Wetland Scientist, Houston Engineering, Inc.

Join our team at HEI as a Senior Wetland Scientist in Maple Grove, MN, where your expertise will shine! If you're an environmental scientist with a strong background in addressing wetland and water quality issues, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this leadership role, you'll not only mentor a talented team of environmental scientists but also stay actively engaged in fieldwork that truly makes a difference. You'll guide projects from inception to completion, providing valuable insights on permitting, wetland delineations, and environmental assessments. By applying your experience in interpreting data, you'll ensure strict compliance with regulations like the Wetland Conservation Act and the Clean Water Act. You'll lead initiatives related to ecology, wildlife habitat, and stream channel assessments, making a significant impact on our projects and the environment. With a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience, you’ll be a pivotal force in our collaborative environment. You'll appreciate our commitment to professional growth, as you'll work on a variety of impactful projects, all while enjoying competitive pay, substantial bonuses, and robust benefits. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and work for a recognized leader in the field? Apply now and build your future with us!

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Wetland Scientist at HEI?

As a Senior Wetland Scientist at HEI, your responsibilities include guiding and mentoring a team of environmental scientists, managing projects related to permitting and environmental assessments, and actively participating in fieldwork. You will also be responsible for project scope, budgeting, and ensuring adherence to various environmental regulations.