Senior Wetlands Scientist- Team Leader Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Senior Wetlands Scientist•Team Leader Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. United States, Connecticut, Wethersfield 100 Great Meadow Road (Show on map) Jun 16, 2025 Senior Wetlands Scientist•Team Leader
Job Locations US-CT-Wethersfield

ID 2025-5209

Category Science Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Wetlands Scientist•Team Lead | Wethersfield, CT VHB’s growing Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Wetlands Scientist/Natural Science Team Leader to join our growing environmental team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and expand our established natural science team, supporting renewable energy and state infrastructure needs. 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. Responsibilities Lead wetland delineations pursuant to state and federal standards, and complete vernal pool surveys. Document delineations using field indicators of wetland hydrology, identification of dominant plant species in various strata, and field indicators of hydric soils in southern England
Preparation of wetland function value assessments and evaluation of potential project impacts
Coordination and preparation of

NEPA/CEPA

documents
Lead wetland compensatory mitigation approaches for in lieu fee, creation/restoration/enhancement, and complete site evaluations, designs, and mitigation monitoring
Lead and attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and throubleshoot any issues
Lead consultations with and procure local, state, and federal environmental permits
Consultation with and support of Connecticut Siting Council approvals.
Oversee construction monitoring to confirm adherence to permit conditions
Supervise and mentor team of scientists
Project management and task management of complex environmental and permitting efforts Skills and Attributes Confident with identifying wetlands and adjacent upland flora specific to Connecticut
Confident with Connecticut fauna and ability to generally assess wildlife habitat quality
Demonstrated proficiency in Connecticut state wetland delineations
Must possess and maintain working knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations, with demonstrated proficiency in natural resources permitting and successful compensatory mitigation efforts
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in field settings under a variety of weather conditions alone or with a colleague
Must be highly motivated and excels as an active team participant
Exhibits strong leadership and mentorship skills Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, plant, soil science, or related environmental field
Master’s degree in a similar environmental area of study preferred (master’s may substitute for 1 year of experience)
15+ years of professional environmental experience with a focus in wetlands/environmental permitting
10+ years’ experience with CT local, state and federal wetland and natural resource permitting agencies is required
Demonstrated team management experience required
Professional Member of the Society of Soil Scientists of Southern England, or Certified Professional Soil Scientist by the Soil Science Society of America required
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) preferred
Certified Professional in Soil Erosion Control (CPESC) preferred
Ability to travel, as needed, to support regional offices and projects
Ability to manage projects independently and to serve as a task lead to support other company disciplines 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: Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace 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! VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. #LI-AS1 #LI-Hybrid Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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