Wetland Scientist

Seasonal Wetland Scientist

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking seasonal Wetland Scientists / Biologists based out of our Minnetonka, MN office for the 2025 field season. Westwood is an environmental, permitting, engineering and surveying firm that provides services nationwide for the development of renewable energy and land development projects.

The qualified individuals will provide field wetland delineation services to support the planning, design, and approvals of site improvements for wind and solar energy projects as well as residential and commercial land development projects across the United States. This position is expected to be staffed from Mid-April to Late October, with potential to expand into a full-time permanent position. This position will primarily conduct field wetland delineations and other field-based surveys, working with other members of Westwood's experienced Wetland Delineation staff.

Responsibilities will include:

Initial desktop-level research (photo-review, soils maps, hydrology)
• Onsite routine field wetland delineations across the country
• Attend onsite regulatory wetland review meetings as required
• Groundwater monitoring well inspections
• Technical report preparation

Travel: The position will involve frequent travel. Travel obligations will include multiple-day mobilizations of 3-10 days with some overnights. Multiple mobilizations each month of varying timeframes will be required.

• Degree in environmental science, soil science, biology, botany, or related natural sciences field.
• Comfortable working outdoors in remote locations for long periods in hot and cold climatic conditions.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds, and to remain on feet for extended periods of time either stationary or walking through all types of terrain.
• Able and willing to travel across the U.S. with overnight stays as needed.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good driving record and valid driver's license required.

• Field experience in conducting wetland delineations according to USACE 1987 Manual and regional supplements.
• A solid understanding of state and federal wetland regulations, including the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act.
• Professional Wetland Scientist and/or Minnesota Certified Wetland Delineator registration.
• Experience with GPS equipment and ArcGIS.

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many of the markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multidiscipline professional engineering firm and serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.

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 industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-wining 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.