Wetland Scientist - Permitting Specialist
Company: AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 2, 2025
Job Description:
At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we're all about building better
communities-literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces
for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life
better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we've spent the past
30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver
high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific
Northwest.We're looking for an experienced Wetland Scientist to
lead our natural resources work in Washington. This is an exciting
opportunity to take ownership of critical area permitting and
ecological fieldwork across a wide variety of public and private
sector projects. If you're passionate about wetland science,
ecological consulting, and collaborating across disciplines, you'll
thrive in this role and help us grow our environmental practice
even further.Location: This position can be based out of Kirkland
or Vancouver, WA offices.What You'll Do
- Conduct wetland delineations, OHW determinations, priority
habitat assessments, and related fieldwork-primarily in Washington,
with occasional work in Oregon.
- Prepare clear and defensible technical documentation including
delineation reports, wetland ratings, mitigation and monitoring
reports, and biological assessments.
- Develop and submit USACE/ECY JARPA permit applications.
Mitigation Bank Use Plans, and/or Compensatory Mitigation
Plans.
- Collaborate with AKS project managers, civil engineers,
planners, landscape architects, and arborists on integrated project
design and permitting strategies.
- Engage directly with local, state, and federal regulatory
agencies to ensure compliance and secure permits.
- Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules while
contributing to proposals and client communications.Who You Are
- Bachelor's or Master's in environmental science, wetland/forest
ecology, biology, soils, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of hands-on experience conducting critical area
delineations in Washington, including full project lifecycle.
- Proficient with Washington State Wetland Rating Systems and
wetland permitting processes (404/401/JARPA).
- Skilled in writing technical documents and land use reports for
public and private projects.
- Confident interfacing with regulatory agencies to facilitate
permit approvals.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the
ability to manage work independently.Nice to Have
- Professional certification (PWS or WPIT).
- Background in mentoring junior team members or leading field
crews.
- Expertise in Pacific Northwest botany.
- Prior experience with river restoration or mitigation site
monitoring.
- Familiarity with proposal development and project budgeting.Why
AKS?
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life-not the other
way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
- Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking
to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths
for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
- Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse
perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity,
curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
- Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer
generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage
both personal and professional responsibilities.
- Benefits That Care: You'll have access to health coverage that
supports your total well-being-plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays,
and more resources to help you thrive.
- Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your
teammates-we believe food brings people together.
- Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build
strong teams and strong communities.
- A Place People Love to Work: We've been named one of the Top
Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after year-for good
reason.Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions
and invests in your future.
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