Wetland Scientist

Huff & Huff, Inc. a subsidiary of GZA (H&H/GZA) is currently seeking Wetland Scientists from entry level to eight years’ experience to support our environmental natural resources practice in our Oak Brook, Illinois office. The successful candidates will have a solid educational background and must be self-motivated with a professional attitude.

As a Wetland Scientist, you will work with a fast-paced team of Scientists, Engineers, Project Managers, and Principals. We are seeking Wetland Scientists with experience in natural resource and environmental field work and supporting report preparation. The successful candidate must have a current pesticide operator license or will be required pass the exam through the Illinois Department of Agriculture to apply herbicide. Field work will involve herbicide application and manual removal of weeds and requires the ability to lift and carry 30 lbs. The qualified candidates must have experience, knowledge, or interest in the following environmental activities:

• Wetland Delineations;
• Wetland and Stormwater Permitting;
• Floristic Quality Assessments;
• Biological Surveys
  
  
  

Our close-knit culture here at H&H/GZA will allow you to grow professionally. You will be mentored by seasoned professionals, who will in turn look to you to share technical knowledge and ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment. Between field work projects, you will work in a professional office setting, preparing detailed and accurate field documentation, data analysis and reporting. GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or Natural Resources or related field
• Plant identification knowledge preferred
• Vegetative management experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office Word and Excel skills
• Knowledge of GIS a plus
• Ability to travel locally and regionally
• A valid driver’s license in good standing
  
  
  

About GZA:

• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement)
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources
• Mentorship from experts in the industry
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan
  
  
  

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environments. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and project location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.