Environmental Scientist, Entry Level - E0010

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a self-starting entry-level environmental scientist, ecologist, or biologist, with zero to two (0 to 3) years of experience. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of experts while gaining hands-on experience in environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, and technical analysis.

FHU has established our environmental practice around pragmatic solutions to our clients’ needs and are looking for an entry-level professional that will fit with our company culture. If you are looking to contribute to and share FHU’s core values of Honesty & Integrity, Excellence, Individual Respect, Work & Grow Together, Client Success, and Greater Good, then we would love to hear from you.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Perform site visits, field research, construction observation and plant identification (desirables and non-desirable), wetland determinations/delineations, noxious weed surveys, migratory bird surveys, acoustic surveys, wildlife habitat surveys, etc.
• Support environmental (natural resources) compliance, permitting, consulting, studies, and/or mitigation compliance monitoring.
• Assist with Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting with specific experience interacting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Endangered Species Act Section 7 and 10 consulting/permitting).
• Support NEPA studies, documentation, and reviews; environmental studies and permitting for the transportation industry.
• Support public engagement, stakeholder interviews, data collection / analysis, mapping, and written documentation.
• Write technical documents including reports, proposals, studies and supporting document deliverable activities.
• Maintain quality standards as outlined in FHU’s quality manual
• Identify appropriate vegetation for reclamation of habitats, disturbed sites, and urbanized areas.

• Perform visual impact assessments and hazardous materials assessments
• Conduct noise and air quality assessments in support of transportation projects.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data, preparing reports and technical documentation.
• Must be comfortable working and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team that may include ecologists, traffic and design engineers, right of way agents, surveyors, archaeologists, historians, and planners, among others.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Biological Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Natural Science, Natural Resources, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, or a closely related field.
• Environmental field work experience.
• Strong computer skills (especially Microsoft Office Suite, CADD, illustrations, modeling, GIS data collection and analysis, and/or mapping).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team building and collaboration.

The pay for this position has a salary range of $70,000 - $85,000 Annually. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 9/30/2025

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.

FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.