Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB's growing team is looking to add an Environmental Scientist to support its growing work in water quality and stormwater regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity could be located in either Bedford, NH or Portland, ME and provide the chance to work with a supportive, innovative team of multidisciplinary professionals. Responsibilities * Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support water quality studies and plans * Provide support for stormwater regulatory compliance programs for state and local government clients * Perform field investigations including, but not limited to, stormwater system inspections, construction site inspections, stormwater system mapping, and water quality sampling * Develop data management tools in ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Online * Develop innovative approaches for internal and client workflows * Prepare technical reports, graphics, and guidance documents * Support the development of federal, state, and local permit applications * Support stormwater program funding approaches, including preparing grant applications and developing stormwater enterprise funds Skills and Abilities * Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills * Highly motivated and team oriented with strong capability to motivate others * Ability to solve problems and think creatively * Exceptional attention to detail, planning, and quality of deliverables * Detail-oriented and highly organized * Familiarity with EPA Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations, including the MS4 General Permit in New Hampshire, Construction General Permit, and Muli-Sector General Permit * Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and spatial database development preferred * Experience with coding languages such as R, Python, and ArcGIS Arcade preferred * Data visualization and graphic design skills * Familiarity with hydrologic processes, water quality treatment mechanisms, and drainage system design concepts a plus * Ability to travel throughout New Hampshire regularly, and throughout New England occasionally Minimum Qualifications * BS/BA in environmental science, environmental studies, civil/environmental engineering, or related discipline. * Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience required experience in environmental consulting but 5-8 years of professional experience preferred * Experience in supervisory or mentorship roles preferred * Valid driver's license We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: * Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation * Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects * Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards * Focus on learning, development, and career growth * Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us! VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law. #LI-DB2 #LI-Hybrid