Ecological Engineer

Verdantas LLC; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 68,400 - 83,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Verdantas LLC in Toledo, OH, seeks an Engineering professional skilled in ecological restoration and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Primary responsibilities include field assessments, design creation, and project oversight.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience with restoration practices, and strong organizational skills. A competitive salary of $76,000 annually is offered, with a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Ecological or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience or training in ecological restoration practices.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments, stream surveys, and site investigations.
• Develop restoration and ecological engineering designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Create construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Skills

Ecological Restoration Practices

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Ecological or Environmental Engineering preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments, stream surveys, monitoring, and site investigations
• Develop restoration and ecological engineering designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Create construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Support environmental permitting efforts and regulatory coordination
• Assist with project proposals, scopes, budgets, and conceptual plans
• Participate in construction oversight and implementation activities
• Interpret field data and prepare technical reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support project managers in delivering successful projects on time and on budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Ecological or Environmental Engineering preferred)
• Experience or training in ecological restoration practices such as Natural Channel Design, Stage 0 Stream Design, Fluvial Geomorphology, Nature-Based Shoreline Design or similar restoration-focused methodologies
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within six months
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop design plans and construction drawings
• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills
• Passion for problem-solving, innovation, and environmental stewardship

Salary

The starting salary for this position is $76,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  EEO Statement

  Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/veteran. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.