Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist (Assistant Wetland Delineator)
Core
Conduct field-based wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and environmental data collection to support infrastructure, energy, and development projects.
Role type
Junior environmental scientist (field-focused)
Builds
Wetland delineation reports, habitat assessments, and permit applications for clients in infrastructure and energy sectors.
Domain
Environmental consulting, wetland science, regulatory compliance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wetland delineation (1987 Corps of Engineers Manual), GPS technology, map interpretation, field data collection, OHWM documentation, safety compliance, written report preparation
Preferred skills
Prior wetland delineation internship, environmental field data management, local Houston/Louisiana environmental familiarity
Technologies
GPS, NWI, USGS, aerial imagery
Responsibilities
Conduct wetland delineations per Corps of Engineers standards, document ordinary high-water marks, perform habitat assessments, manage GPS data and quality review, support permitting processes, prepare survey reports, execute fieldwork safely
Seniority
Entry-level, early-career