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Senior Wetland Scientist

Pinyon Environmental
$80,000-$100,000, DOE - Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insu
life insurance, paid holidays, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Montana, Bozeman
1289 Stoneridge Drive (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2026
Pinyon is different... ...and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our employee-owned company, proudly serving our communities for over 30 years. Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live in. Our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths toward their career goals, and we want you to be the next person to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding. Let us prove it! If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, please apply, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications. Pinyon is a company of opportunity About this Position Pinyon Environmental's Bozeman, MT office is seeking a Senior Wetland Scientist to lead wetland, stream, and natural resource projects throughout Montana and the Rocky Mountain West. This role combines technical fieldwork, environmental permitting, restoration, and project management. You'll manage projects from planning through completion and work directly with clients, landowners, regulatory agencies, and Pinyon's scientists and engineers. The position includes both office and fieldwork, with regular travel to project sites, including remote locations. Essential Responsibilities Manage wetland, stream, and natural resource projects, including scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and technical quality. Independently develop scopes of work, fee estimates, and proposals for assessment, mitigation, monitoring, restoration, and permitting projects. Lead wetland delineations, functional assessments, mitigation site monitoring, stream evaluations, vegetation surveys, habitat mapping, special-status plant surveys, noxious weed mapping, and wildlife surveys, including raptor nest surveys. Lead wetland and stream restoration work, including restoration design, planting plans, habitat enhancements, construction oversight, and post-construction monitoring. Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals, including Clean Water Act Section 404 permits, Montana Conservation District 310 permits, Montana DEQ Section 318 turbidity authorizations and Section 401 water quality certifications, and applicable local development permits. Work with clients, private landowners, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to meet project goals and regulatory requirements. Analyze field data and prepare and review technical reports, maps, memorandums, and other project deliverables for accuracy and quality. Oversee and mentor junior and mid-level wetland scientists and field technicians, including coordinating field activities, reviewing work, and providing technical guidance. Conduct independent fieldwork throughout Montana, Wyoming, the Rocky Mountain West, and northern Great Plains, including remote locations and extended periods outdoors in challenging terrain and weather. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities [limit to 7-10 bullets] Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a closely related field. Minimum of 7 years of professional wetland science experience, including fieldwork with Rocky Mountain and Intermountain West wetland vegetation and ecosystems. Experience with wetland delineations, functional assessments, mitigation monitoring, and wetland or stream restoration projects. Project management experience, including budget oversight, scheduling, resource coordination, and technical leadership. Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental permitting requirements, including Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act and applicable Montana regulations. Proficiency with GIS applications, GPS equipment, and field data collection methods. Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills, including the ability to explain findings to technical and nontechnical audiences. Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification preferred. Training or experience with the Montana Wetland Assessment Method (MWAM) and applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation protocols is a plus. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. Application Process To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at https://pinyon-env.net/careers/, select your desired position, click 'Apply Now' on the right, and complete the submission form. For any accommodation needs during the application process, please reach out to Employee Services via email at careers@pinyon-env.com or by phone at 303.980.5200. Application deadline: Our team will review applications upon receipt and will schedule interviews with qualified candidates. The application acceptance will stay open until we have a strong pool of candidates, or until a candidate is chosen. We appreciate the time and effort you've put into your application and will give each submission careful consideration. Summary of Benefits Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k. Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, incentive bonus program, and a spot bonus program. EEO Statement Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. About Pinyon Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include a branch office Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite offices in Phoenix, Arizona and Bozeman, Montana. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients' needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.