Scientist (Permitting & Ecological Services)

Description

Build your career with BETA Group, Inc., an employee-owned (ESOP) multidisciplinary consulting firm committed to improving communities together throughout New England. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Scientist to join our Permitting & Ecological Services team and support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and environmental projects. This role offers hands-on experience in wetland delineations, ecological assessments, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and field investigations, with opportunities to contribute to technical reports, environmental reviews, and project planning. You’ll collaborate with experienced scientists, engineers, GIS professionals, and landscape architects while developing your technical expertise and knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. At BETA, we encourage continuous learning, mentorship, and career development, empowering our employee-owners to grow professionally while delivering meaningful solutions for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Champion environmental and construction compliance monitoring for infrastructure projects, including long-term, multi-phase projects • Prepare environmental monitoring reports in accordance with the Construction General Permit (CGP), Clean Water Act, and other applicable regulations • As part of a team, conduct field investigations, including wetland and other natural resource area delineations, using established state and federal methodologies • Develop environmental review documentation in accordance with NEPA, MEPA, and other applicable requirements • Assist in preparing environmental permit applications under federal, state, and local regulations, including Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and local wetland bylaws • Support municipal and state agency clients throughout New England with ecological assessments, permitting, and environmental compliance • Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data to support ecological evaluations and project planning • Prepare presentation materials and assist with project presentations at public hearings and community meetings • Draft technical comment letters and review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), dewatering plans, and related documents for consistency with environmental regulations • Liaise with regulatory agencies, including MassDEP, USACE, CTDEEP, RIDEM, CRMC, and local conservation commissions • Assist with permitting feasibility studies to identify regulatory requirements and inform project planning • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, planners, GIS professionals, and landscape architects to deliver coordinated, high-quality project outcomes • Participate in training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to strengthen technical skills and advance environmental expertise