Ecologist - Professional Wetland Scientist

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Ecologist, where you'll tackle exciting projects in mitigation banking, solar, and environmental planning. This role offers a unique career path alongside engineers, allowing you to manage complex projects and build client relationships. With a focus on professional development, you'll participate in conferences and gain valuable experience in the field and office. The firm values its employee-owners, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes growth and community engagement. If you're passionate about ecology and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in wetland and stream work, including leading delineations.
• Strong technical writing skills and knowledge of permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in wetland and stream delineation projects and prepare reports.
• Engage in project planning, management, and execution.

Skills

Wetland and stream delineation

Technical writing

Stream and wetland restoration planning

404/401 permitting

Knowledge of SQT

Education

BS in Environmental Science

BS in Ecology

BS in Environmental Engineering

BS in Natural Resources

Tools

NEPA documentation

Job description

Overview

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring the success of our clients. As employee-owners of the firm, we are all personally accountable for building lasting relationships and delivering outstanding results. We put people first, whether that’s our clients, our employees, or our community. It’s why we listen more and work harder to understand the unique needs of our clients. And it’s why we prioritize the career development of every individual on our team. People are why we do this, and why we love what we do. We are at our best when we work together. That means bringing together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to work closely alongside clients to create comprehensive solutions to complex problems. We believe that by working together, no problem is insurmountable.

As an Ecologist for CEC, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects including mitigation banking, solar, oil/gas development, and public sector environmental planning. You’ll assist in wetland and stream delineation projects, prepare delineation reports, assist with preparing permit applications, and write NEPA documents. The majority of your time will be spent in the field, with some office work as required.

CEC offers a unique career path for their ecologists, which parallels that of the engineers and other professionals. We have the same opportunity to manage complex projects and develop relationships with clients. You will attend conferences, be involved in project planning, management, and execution, and advance your career as you display competence at the various levels.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Natural resources or related field;
• 3+ years' experience in wetland and stream related work, including leading delineations;
• Stream and wetland restoration planning, design principles, and success monitoring;
• 404/401 permitting experience;
• MBI/PRM development;
• Technical writing skills;
• Knowledge and experience with SQT.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TN QHP certificate;
• PWS Certificate;
• TN EPSC level 1 certification.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.