Weston & Sampson is seeking a full-time Permitting Specialist / Wetland Scientist to join our Charleston, SC office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in wetlands, permitting, and natural resources to contribute to meaningful projects across South Carolina while working side by side with a team of passionate environmental professionals. You will assist with multiple projects simultaneously, building experience in permitting, natural resource evaluations, and GIS analysis while developing your skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

You will be part of projects that make a real difference from restoring coastal marshes to improving local infrastructure while learning the permitting and natural resource review process from the ground up.

What you’ll do: 

• Join senior staff in the field for wetland delineations, monitoring, and compliance inspections
• Assist with preparation of environmental permit applications and supporting documentation, including: 

• • Federal permits: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Clean Water Act Section 404/10) and federal Water Quality and Coastal Zone Consistency Certifications
  • State permits: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) approvals such as land disturbance, water quality, transportation and coastal zone reviews
  • Coastal permits: SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) Critical Area permits
  • Local permits: MS4 stormwater, land disturbance, and planning and zoning approvals

• Develop desktop studies using aerial imagery, topographic data, LiDAR, and GIS to help evaluate project sites
• Create and maintain GIS maps and analyses of wetlands, rivers/streams, habitats, and project resource areas
• Assist with reviews of historic and cultural resources and federal and state threatened and endangered species as part of environmental analyses
• Help organize project databases, spreadsheets, and records to keep projects on track
• Prepare well-structured figures, tables, and summaries that clearly present technical information to clients and regulators
• Collaborate in a team environment where your contributions directly support project success

What you will bring: 

• A passion for protecting wetlands and natural resources, with curiosity for learning permitting and the positive attitude of a dependable, self-starting team player
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, planning, geography, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 1 to 5 years of professional or internship experience in environmental permitting, wetlands, or natural resources (entry-level candidates with strong skills encouraged to apply)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with comfort using databases and spreadsheets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ArcGIS strongly preferred
• Familiarity with LiDAR, topographic data, and geospatial tools a plus
• Experience using GPS equipment for field data collection a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate technical reports
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel for field assignments

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Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place.  All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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