Epsilon Associates and its staff are recognized as one of leading planning and permitting firms in the northeastern United States. We have worked and continue to work on many of the most notable development projects in the region and nation. We’re market leaders in Offshore Wind, Ecological Science, Coastal Resiliency, Urban Development, Acoustics, Air Quality, Environmental Justice, and Historic Preservation planning and permitting. We have completed over 3,000 projects across the United States, Canada, and overseas.
Epsilon’s senior-level staff are thought leaders in their fields and wired into our clients’ and our market needs. Our scientist, planners and engineers are representative of the brightest minds in our fields. Newer staff in the firm learn more quickly because they’re engaged more deeply with those clients and our technical work. They’re not role-players. They’re difference-makers.
Job Opportunities
Epsilon is seeking to fill the following positions:
Maynard, Mass. Office:
Environmental/Wetland Scientist – Ecological
Epsilon is seeking one or more full-time Wetland Scientists with demonstrated experience with independent wetland delineation and assessment and regulatory permitting to support our growing ecological sciences and energy services practice teams on a wide variety of public and private projects. The Wetland Scientist will support multiple projects simultaneously and will be expected to represent the company at public meetings, workshops, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other stakeholders in conjunction with permit application review.
Albany, New York Office:
Senior Environmental Project Manager
Epsilon is seeking part or full-time Senior Scientists/Project Managers to support our growing ecological sciences practice in New York. The Senior Scientist will plan for and coordinate efficient environmental and regulatory review and permitting of projects, including Articles 15 and 24, 94c, NYSDPS Article VII and X, as well as other applications to federal, state, and local agencies. Ideally, the Senior Scientist/PM will also be knowledgeable of the utility/energy markets including demonstrated environmental permitting, project management and general environmental experience in wind, solar, linear facility licensing and permitting, and traditional energy sectors. The position demands a proven ability to manage medium to large scale projects, understand and apply environmental regulations, develop schedules and budgets, mentor staff and communicate clearly and effectively to the agencies, public and client. The Senior Scientist represents the company as the technical expert on environmental, siting, and permitting matters at public meetings, workshops, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate excellent writing skills.
In addition to the above, the Senior Scientist will participate in complex wetland resource area delineations and oversee staff completing large scale delineation efforts, and other ecological field work, wetland mitigation site design, construction period erosion and sediment control inspections and reporting. Additionally, the Senior Scientist will support the scoping, preparation, and execution of biological, geological and other scientific studies; and review reports and documentation prepared by subject matter experts. The Senior Scientist will conduct environmental inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental requirements of permits/licenses.
Senior Scientist/Engineer – Acoustics Group
Epsilon is seeking a full-time senior scientist or engineer to work as part of the team on a wide range of environmental licensing, permitting and compliance projects. This position will encompass work primarily in the Acoustics Group.
In the Acoustics Group, the candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously and have the opportunity to represent the company at public meetings. Primary tasks include project management, leading sound level measurement programs, sound level modeling, and report preparation. This position requires periodic fieldwork as well as overnight, out-of-state travel for renewable energy projects.
About Epsilon
Epsilon offers the opportunity to participate in a range of challenging, high-profile projects, helping our clients make innovative and forward-thinking improvements in both natural and built environments.
Our team members enjoy regular opportunities for professional growth, a relaxed and flexible work environment, a competitive base salary, a 401k plan with a generous company match, profit sharing, an annual performance bonus program, and a full benefits package.
Our office is a short drive from eastern and central Massachusetts cities such as Boston, Worcester, Framingham, Fitchburg, and Lowell, accessible from Route 128, Interstate 495, and Route 2. Located in the historic Clock Tower building in Maynard Center, our spacious, renovated workspace at 3 Mill and Main has several on-campus amenities, including a daycare center, gym, and dining options, and is within walking distance to numerous downtown Maynard shops, restaurants, galleries, and outdoor activities, including the Assabet River Rail Trail. Remote options are available for candidates outside the Greater Boston region.
Epsilon Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply. We recognize the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.
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Robust Benefits Package
Premium Health Care (Traditional, HSA, FSA Options)
Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Workers’ Compensation
Short-and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending/Dependent Care/Health Reimbursement Accounts
Cash Bonus/Deferred Profit Sharing Program
Credit Union
Time Off for Veterans (Massachusetts employees)
Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement
Field Equipment, Cell Phone, and Mileage Reimbursement
Vacation Time
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Mentorship Program
Statement of Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Employers that embrace diversity create a welcoming environment where ALL can thrive. Epsilon Associates, Inc. is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond.
We believe that every human being should be treated fairly in the workplace regardless of their race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, national origin, native language, and/or citizenship. We understand that achieving greater diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) supports our company vision to be a premier leader in the field of environmental consulting. To achieve our vision, we must ensure that our workplace is welcoming and empowering to all. We recognize the historical and still-present institutionalized inequalities in areas such as education, access, hiring practices, compensation, and advancement, to name a few. We are committed to rooting out such inequalities inside our own organization and in our industry.
Transparency in Coverage
In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage (TiC) rule, we provide you with access to health plan cost data in a Machine-Readable File format.
The TiC rule set forth methods that enable consumers to be able to know and understand their health plan and the costs, including out of pocket costs, before receiving services.
This rule was set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This was set forth by an executive order intended to improve the quality, choice, and competition in the health care market.
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