Wetland Scientist

Location: Hybrid in Florham Park, NJ; Neptune, NJ; or New York, NY

Company

hirify.global and Matrix New World provide environmental and engineering consulting services focused on preserving the natural environment and supporting the built environment.

What you will do

• Conduct wetland delineations and boundary flagging using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state methodologies.
• Prepare environmental permit applications and supporting documentation for NJDEP and NYSDEC programs.
• Perform field investigations including soil sampling, hydrology assessments, and vegetation surveys.
• Support threatened and endangered species habitat assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and agency correspondence, and coordinate with USACE, NJDEP, NYSDEC, and EPA.
• Support GIS mapping, data management, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.
• 2–10 years of relevant experience.
• Working toward or holding Professional Wetland Scientist certification.
• Familiarity with the USACE wetland delineation manual, regional supplements, and state manuals.
• Valid driver's license and ability to conduct fieldwork in varied outdoor conditions.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Wetland Professional in Training status.
• Experience with New Jersey and/or New York environmental permitting.
• Experience with GPS and GIS field tools such as Trimble and ArcGIS Field Maps.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid work arrangement.
• Work with a Natural Resources team on environmental remediation, permitting, engineering, and sustainability projects.
• Artificial intelligence tools may support parts of the hiring process, while final decisions are made by humans.