Senior Environmental Scientist

KERAMIDA Inc. · Carnegie, Pennsylvania

FULL TIME

Job Description

The Senior Environmental Scientist leads wetland and stream delineations, environmental permitting efforts, and natural resource assessments, while providing technical oversight and mentorship to junior staff. This role serves as a technical lead and client-facing point of contact on multidisciplinary environmental projects, managing project scope, schedule, and quality while supporting business development and agency relationships.

This role requires deep technical expertise, sound regulatory judgment, leadership capability, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Field Oversight

Lead and oversee wetland and stream delineations, ensuring compliance with USACE and applicable state methodologies

Serve as technical lead on complex or high-visibility environmental permitting projects

Review and approve field data, delineation reports, and technical documentation prepared by junior staff

Lead environmental site assessments, habitat assessments, and threatened & endangered species evaluations

Provide field oversight, training, and mentorship to Environmental Scientists and field crews

Resolve technical discrepancies and escalate complex regulatory issues appropriately

Regulatory & Agency Coordination

Lead preparation and submission of permit applications under Section 401/404 of the Clean Water Act and other applicable regulations

Serve as primary point of contact with regulatory agencies (USACE, EPA, state environmental agencies) on assigned projects

Interpret and apply evolving federal, state, and local environmental regulations to project strategy

Represent KERAMIDA in agency meetings, site visits, and public hearings as needed

Project & Client Management

Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and deliverable quality for assigned projects

Serve as a primary client contact, building and maintaining long-term client relationships

Support proposal development and business development efforts, including scoping and fee estimation

Mentor and develop junior staff, supporting their technical growth and career development

Complete timely and accurate time and expense reporting, and support project financial management

Required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred

Minimum 6-10 years of progressive experience in wetland delineation, environmental permitting, or natural resource consulting

Demonstrated experience leading Clean Water Act Section 401/404 permitting and agency coordination

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification or eligibility preferred

Proven experience managing project scope, budget, and staff

Proficiency with GIS/GPS software (e.g., ArcGIS, Trimble) and Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills

Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and team management ability

Physical & Work Environment

Ability to work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions

Ability to navigate rough terrain, wetlands, and remote or undeveloped sites

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds

Combination of fieldwork, client-facing engagement, and office-based project management

Company	KERAMIDA Inc.
Location	Carnegie, Pennsylvania
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Life science professionals

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