Field Ecologist & Environmental Scientist – Florida

Kleinfelder; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an Ecologist/Environmental Scientist for the Tampa, FL office to support ecological field assessments across mining, energy, and development projects. The role emphasizes protected species surveys, gopher tortoise relocation, vegetative monitoring, hydrologic monitoring, and data reporting.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, Florida natural resources knowledge, and strong writing/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources (biological, zoology, botany, ecology or environmental science).
• Experience conducting threatened and endangered species surveys per FWC/USFWS protocols.
• Lead gopher tortoise relocation efforts including mechanical excavation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field assessments for projects in mining, energy, and commercial development.
• Perform protected species surveys, gopher tortoise relocations, vegetative and hydrologic monitoring, and water quality sampling.
• Prepare technical reports and coordinate with project managers and clients/regulatory staff.

Skills

Protected species surveys

Gopher tortoise relocations

Vegetation monitoring

Hydrologic monitoring

Water quality sampling

Technical writing

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources

Tools

ESRI Field maps

Sub-meter GPS

Data processing

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking an Ecologist/Environmental Scientist for the Tampa, FL office to support ecological field assessments across mining, energy, and development projects. The role emphasizes protected species surveys, gopher tortoise relocation, vegetative monitoring, hydrologic monitoring, and data reporting.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, Florida natural resources knowledge, and strong writing/communication skills.