Environmental Scientist 1 (Environmental Permitting)

Location: Colorado, United States; preferred base in Fort Collins. Hybrid work is expected, with approximately 2–3 days per week in the office; occasional site visits are required across Colorado.

Salary: $54,910–$71,060 per year.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned infrastructure and engineering company supporting sustainable power systems and community development.

What you will do

• Support utility clients with construction stormwater management permitting and compliance.
• Review inspection reports, engineering design packages, regulations, and project documentation for permitting compliance.
• Conduct pre-construction and post-construction site visits, including field coordination and documentation.
• Develop permitting matrices, timelines, figures, and map sets with GIS and CAD staff.
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, project managers, and internal specialists.
• Manage permitting submittals, deliverable production, file management, and distribution through jurisdictional portals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, including local or federal permitting or agency review processes.
• Knowledge of wetland delineation, field investigation techniques, hydrology, topographic maps, erosion, and sediment transport.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, including technical reports, agency correspondence, and permit applications.
• Experience with MS Office; experience with Bluebeam, GIS, or CAD drafting is preferred.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to drive throughout the state are required.

Nice to have

• Experience working on active construction sites.
• Experience coordinating wildlife biologists, land agents, public outreach, CAD, or GIS resources.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Flexible work schedules supporting work-life balance and recurrent client meetings.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.
• Part-time work of at least 30 hours per week may be available with limited benefits.
• Employee Network Groups support belonging and participation across the organization.