Environmental Scientist

We are looking for a dedicated and conscientious Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental team.

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single-family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With five established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, College Station, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations, including wetland and stream delineations, habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, and other environmental surveys.
• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards, identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and prepare technical reports.
• Perform desktop studies and coordinate with resource agencies to identify project related environmental constraints (TPWD, USFWS, TCEQ, and others).
• Assist with regulatory permitting and compliance under NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, RCRA, CERCLA, and other local, state, and federal environmental laws.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, field summaries, permit applications, figures, tables, and other project deliverables.
• Collect, organize, and analyze field data; maintain clear field notes, photographs, logs, and other project documentation.
• Use GIS tools, including ArcGIS where applicable, to support mapping, data management, and environmental analyses.
• Maintain accurate field notes, logs, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Lead multiple project tasks or projects across simultaneous assignments for both private and public clients across multiple sectors.
• Assist clients with permit coordination, acquisition, compliance, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Analyze environmental data and contribute to GIS mapping and modeling efforts.
• Assist with interpretation of lab results and preparation of summary figures and tables.
• Work collaboratively with WGA's environmental and civil engineering teams in integrating environmental solutions into design and construction phases.
• Participate in public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory consultations as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with company and project-specific safety plans during fieldwork.