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Weston & Sampson

Permitting Specialist / Wetland Scientist

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Weston & Sampson
Interdisciplinary design, engineering & environmental services to improve communities and infrastructure.
Assist with wetland permitting, field work, GIS, and environmental analyses.
8d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Charleston, SC
Hybrid
Company Size
900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil engineering
Site engineering
Environmental engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Structural engineering
Transportation engineering
Architecture
Landscape architecture
Sector Specialisms
Water
Sewer
Electric
Gas
AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction)
Municipal
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
permit applications
species review
data visualization
database management
field surveys
gis mapping
  • Assist with preparation of environmental permit applications and supporting documentation, including:
  • Assist with reviews of historic and cultural resources and federal and state threatened and endangered species as part of environmental analyses
  • Prepare well-structured figures, tables, and summaries that clearly present technical information to clients and regulators
  • Help organize project databases, spreadsheets, and records to keep projects on track
  • Join senior staff in the field for wetland delineations, monitoring, and compliance inspections
  • 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
What you bring
arcgis
gps equipment
lidar
microsoft office
bachelor's
1-5 years
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ArcGIS strongly preferred
  • 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
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, planning, geography, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience using GPS equipment for field data collection a plus
  • State permits : South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) approvals such as land disturbance, water quality, transportation and coastal zone reviews
  • Local permits : MS4 stormwater, land disturbance, and planning and zoning approvals
  • Coastal permits : SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) Critical Area permits
  • 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)
  • Willingness to travel for field assignments
  • Familiarity with LiDAR, topographic data, and geospatial tools a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with comfort using databases and spreadsheets
  • Federal permits : U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Clean Water Act Section 404/10) and federal Water Quality and Coastal Zone Consistency Certifications
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$135M in Revenue
Annual Revenue
The firm generates substantial annual revenue as a privately held company, now fully employee-owned through an ESOP.
125 Years
Company Milestone
In 2024, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary, marking over a century of innovation in wastewater treatment and environmental services.
  • Founded in 1899 by Robert Spurr Weston, the firm pioneered U.S. wastewater treatment and grew with George Sampson to become a water-treatment innovator.
  • From a one-person consultancy in Boston, it expanded across the East Coast into a multi-practice engineering and environmental services firm.
  • Today it delivers interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services for public and private sectors, tackling projects from parks to water treatment plants.
  • Typical engagements include large urban park renewals, flood mitigation studies, PFAS removal at treatment facilities, and structural engineering for civic plazas.
  • Sector strengths include infrastructure systems and water resource projects, supported by environmental permitting, geotechnical, landscape architecture, and construction management.
  • Unusual facts: it continues to build on century-old innovations in wastewater treatment while evolving into climate resiliency and community revitalization.
Culture + Values
Over 100 Years
Years of Tradition
The firm has a proud history and deep roots in its community, with over a century of experience.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, environmental, planning and landscape teams
  • Commitment to innovation and reliability on every project
  • Emphasis on meaningful, community‑impacting work (‘improving the communities where you live, work, and play’)
  • Fun workplace culture that values growth and professional development
Environment + Sustainability
1,000+ energy audits
Conducted energy audits
The company has conducted over 1,000 energy audits to optimize energy efficiency.
2050 net-zero target
Municipal climate plan
Municipalities like Andover are aiming for net-zero by 2050 through tailored plans.
Every 50 miles
EV charging stations
installed ultra-fast EV charging stations every 50 miles as part of MassDOT's NEVI initiative.
$190K+ grant
Green infrastructure project
Received a significant grant for a green infrastructure project in Rhode Island.
  • Provides energy & sustainability consulting including GHG inventories, climate action planning, renewable energy feasibility and audits.
  • Supports renewable energy projects: solar, PV, geothermal, biomass, wind; plus EV charging infrastructure.
  • Developed/led municipal Climate Action & Sustainability Plans aligned to net-zero targets.
  • Delivered zero-net-energy training programs for Salem and Beverly to support building retrofit targets.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No DEI strategy or gender statistics publicly available
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