Ecologist - Gateway

Arcadis; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable design and engineering seeks an Ecologist for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. This role offers the chance to shape one of the most significant infrastructure initiatives, focusing on ecological assessments, environmental management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure project success. Ideal candidates are those with strong educational backgrounds and a minimum of 4 years of experience, ready to make a meaningful impact on the environment and regional accessibility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO per year

Nine paid holidays

Life insurance and AD&D

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in infrastructure or environmental consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and ecological survey methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological assessments to identify sensitive habitats.
• Develop environmental management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor construction activities and habitat disturbances.

Skills

Ecological assessment

Biodiversity conservation

Environmental management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Ecologist to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).

We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job — it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.

If you're seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact — while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry — this is your moment.

Role Accountabilities:

• Conduct comprehensive ecological assessments to identify sensitive habitats, species at risk, and potential environmental impacts of the tunnel project.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans, mitigation strategies, and biodiversity conservation programs to protect and enhance the local ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the project team, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and environmental impact assessments.
• Monitor construction activities, habitat disturbances, and biodiversity changes to assess environmental impacts and implement adaptive management measures.
• Lead field surveys, wildlife monitoring programs, and ecological research to support environmental stewardship and conservation efforts.
• Provide expertise and guidance on ecological restoration, wetlands protection, and habitat enhancement to promote ecosystem health and resilience.
• Prepare environmental reports, impact assessments, and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and compliance with environmental standards.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years experience, preferably in infrastructure projects or environmental consultancy, with expertise in ecological assessments and biodiversity conservation.
  
  

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, ecological survey methods, and impact assessment techniques.
• Excellent field research, data analysis, and report writing skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and project management abilities.
• Understanding of ecosystem services, wildlife protection, and habitat management best practices
  
  

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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