We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Environmental Scientist 2, you will join our Wetlands & Ecology team in our Middletown, CT or Shelton, CT office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.
Our Wetlands & Ecology Team and Projects
Our Environmental Services team, composed of experienced professionals, provides comprehensive environmental permitting, planning, and compliance monitoring services across a range of projects. Our technical experts specialize in freshwater and coastal wetland delineations, environmental impact assessments, and wildlife evaluations. We lead initiatives in climate change resiliency, wetland and ecological restoration, dam removal, and streambank stabilization. Our work also includes rare species permitting, all aimed at ensuring sustainable development and environmental stewardship for our clients.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a valuable part of our Wetlands & Ecology team, an Environmental Scientist 2 will support a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience with responsibilities such as:
Perform wetland delineation fieldwork, natural resource surveys, habitat assessments, rare species observations, soil characterization, and plant species identification
Conduct construction environmental monitoring and support compliance inspections for active project sites
Prepare field notes, data summaries, technical reports, figures, and supporting documentation for environmental studies and permit applications
Assist with coastal and freshwater wetland permitting at the local, state, and federal level
Support the development of permit applications and regulatory filings, including coordination with project teams and technical reviewers
Participate in site walks, public hearings, and municipal commission meetings; present technical information with support from senior staff as appropriate
Coordinate with field teams, engineers, planners, and project managers to support efficient project execution
Apply working knowledge of wetland regulations, ecological field methods, and permitting processes to help solve project challenges
Travel to project sites as needed and work outdoors in a variety of weather and field conditions
What You'll Need
Preferred Requirements
Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.
Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.
We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.
More About Tighe & Bond
For more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.