Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking a motivated and experienced Scientist II to join our Environmental Services team in the Lehigh Valley office. In this role, you will support a variety of transportation, infrastructure, and environmental compliance projects throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental permitting, natural resource investigations, and regulatory compliance services for our clients.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct and support environmental permitting efforts
• Support PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects and associated environmental compliance requirements
• Prepare environmental documentation and support NEPA environmental clearance activities
• Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and natural resource investigations
• Perform field surveys and support threatened and endangered species investigations, including bat and bog turtle habitat assessments
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory correspondences
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, project managers, and clients
• Support fieldwork, data collection, and environmental compliance monitoring activities
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and permitting specialists across Verdantas

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or a related scientific field
• 2 to 4 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance projects.
• Knowledge of Section 404 permitting, Chapter 105 permitting, and environmental regulations applicable within Pennsylvania
• Experience with NEPA documentation and environmental review processes
• Familiarity with wetland delineations, natural resource investigations, and field data collection
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position is $63,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications and licensing status.

Benefits: