Environmental Field Specialist

The Environmental Field Specialist supports environmental assessments and field operations, conducting wetland delineations and related environmental studies in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role collaborates closely with project managers and senior environmental staff to collect, analyze, and report environmental field data while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and safety in all project activities. The Environmental Field Specialist will be a champion and leader of our company’s core values while maintaining internal and external customer engagement and satisfaction.

Some responsibilities include:

• Conduct and lead wetland delineations in accordance with the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements, including desktop research and assessments of soils, vegetation, and hydrology to identify and classify wetlands and other sensitive habitats. 
• Conduct environmental field surveys, including plant species identification, hydric soil characterization, hydrologic indicator analysis, threatened and endangered species surveys, stream assessments, and other ecological investigations. 
• Prepare and review wetland delineation reports, maps, permit documentation, field records, data logs, and other project deliverables. 
• Conduct site monitoring, wetland value assessments, and compliance activities related to mitigation, restoration, and permit conditions. 
• Collaborate with project managers, environmental staff, clients, and internal teams to support project timelines, regulatory requirements, and environmental compliance. 
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members and assist with the development and improvement of field methods, data collection standards, and operational procedures. 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Environmental Science or related field. – preferred 
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant industry experience, including wetland delineations and environmental fieldwork. 
• Valid and current driver’s license. 
• Ability to travel and work extended hours in varying outdoor conditions. 
• Working knowledge of USACE wetland delineation protocols. 
• Authorized to work in the United States. 
   

Why work for Fenstermaker?

Our success is based on establishing lasting partnerships and providing innovative, high-quality products and services. We conduct our business ethically, honestly and with integrity in everything we do.

Our core values define the way we do business.

Family

We treat everyone like family and put people over policy.

We place an emphasis on safety and are supportive and empathetic in rough times.

One Company

We leverage our multi-disciplinary strength to benefit our clients.

We communicate, collaborate and execute together, as a team.

Customer Obsessed

We treat others the way they want to be treated – with respect.

We create unforgettable experiences and build lasting relationships and establish partnerships.

Growth Mindset

We believe growth creates opportunity and gives us the capability of building long-term careers.

Be Different

We encourage and reward innovation.

We serve our clients in ways that make the competition irrelevant.

We create a unique experience for our team members.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.