Environmental Scientist

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Scientist for their Fort Worth, TX office. The role involves analyzing environmental issues, conducting fieldwork, collaborating with project teams, and preparing various environmental plans and assessments. Candidates should have a degree in an environmental field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams. The position requires some travel within Texas and physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST - FORT WORTH, TX

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Land Development team at our Fort Worth, TX office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
• Communicating and collaborating with project managers, engineers, clients, and government agencies to conduct critical environmental issues analyses following industry and company standards. This may include:
• Field delineation of wetlands and other waters of the U.S.,
• Section 404 permitting through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
• Conducting tree inventories and preparing tree preservation and mitigation plans,
• Preparing stormwater pollution prevention plans and conduct stormwater inspections,
• Conducting water and soil sampling,
• Conducting Threatened and Endangered species investigations,
• Conducting cultural resource inquiries,
• Conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments,
• Utilizing ArcGIS Pro to prepare GIS-based exhibits and data management,
• Utilizing GPS and GNSS units for field surveying and mapping,
• Function as support staff to existing business lines (land development and oil & gas).
• General project assistance for report preparation, peer-reviews, technical writing guidance, GIS support, and organizational assistance to meet strict deadlines.
• Supporting projects for different markets within Westwood – aviation, land development, renewables and public infrastructure.
• Ability to work in the office and out in the field during all times of the year.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail, able to clearly communicate verbally, comfortable talking in front of people, excellent written communication skills, and able to respond professionally to both internal and external comments.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, technical writing, and research skills.
• Dependable, self-starting team player.
• Organized and able to work effectively in both a team environment and with minimal supervision.
• The ability to interact successfully with co-workers, clients and regulatory agencies is essential.
• Degree in enviornemntal or natural resource-related field.
• Proven ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Must have the ability to travel periodically to project locations across the State of Texas.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.