Entry Level Environmental Scientist

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Southeast Environmental Services team has an immediate need for an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to join our growing practice in Tampa or Sarasota, Florida. The successful candidate will get to work on a variety of projects across energy, transportation, real estate, and/or local government markets.

Responsibilities

• Coordination with clients and regulators
• Water Quality and discharge monitoring
• GPS, mobile technology, and data management
• Threatened and endangered species surveys
• Writing and technical reporting
• Wetland delineations
• GIS, geodatabases, and basic mapmaking
• Plant identification and vegetation Inventory
• Environmental permit support
• Data entry, research, and analysis

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to travel on short notice, at night, and/or on weekend shifts, and potentially for extended periods of time
• Ability to work independently and as part of team in remote field locations and/or in challenging weather conditions
• Technical writing and statistical analysis
• Ability to identify flora within Florida, using online resources and/or other technical keys/regional references.
• Ability to think critically in the field and office
• Mapping and data assessment using GIS
• Excellent attention to detail, team oriented, and flexible

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in a natural science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Zoology, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources)
• 0-1 year of fieldwork experience in natural habitats, whether through coursework, internships or professional experience
• Internship experience preferred

Hiring Salary Range - $53,000 - $60,000. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!