Restoration Ecologist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

Biohabitats in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Restoration Ecologist to join their Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in ecological restoration and project management, with a strong foundation in ecological data collection and assessment. Responsibilities include conducting field studies, leading project planning, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position offers a flexible hybrid work model during onboarding and the possibility of remote work thereafter. Salary range is $90,000 to $110,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in ecological restoration.
• Experience in watershed assessments and biological monitoring.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field studies and watershed assessments.
• Support ecological restoration planning and monitoring.
• Lead technical meetings with stakeholders.
• Review deliverables for regulatory compliance.
• Assist in business development and proposal preparation.

Skills

Project management

Ecological data collection

Ecological design principles

Restoration design knowledge

Federal and state regulatory permitting

ArcGIS proficiency

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in ecology

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Biohabitats is seeking a Restoration Ecologist with experience in southeast Piedmont and coastal ecosystems to join our growing Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field studies, watershed assessments, and biological monitoring and reporting.
• Support all phases of ecological restoration and natural lands management planning, assessment, design, permitting, construction oversight, and monitoring.
• Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on projects.
• Lead/participate in technical meetings with internal and external team members, clients, permitting agencies, owners, and community stakeholders to review project updates, activities, and deliverables.
• Lead/support clear, comprehensive deliverables (reports, plans, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates).
• Review deliverables for regulatory compliance and participate in regulatory permitting processes.
• Support business development and proposal preparation.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Project management experience.
• Knowledgeable in ecological data collection and assessment of inland/coastal wetland systems, piedmont and coastal riverine systems, and southeastern flora and fauna.
• Understanding of ecological design principles (wetland, streams, living shorelines, nature-based solutions, green infrastructure).
• Familiarity with restoration design including the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Knowledge and experience with federal and state regulatory permitting.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently or collaboratively.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• SER restoration recovery wheel standards, SITES, Living Buildings, Ecology of Place petal, and WELL.
• Broader southeastern ecosystems of Ridge and Valley, Mississippi Coastal Plain, Gulf, Appalachian Plateau.
• Community engagement (e.g., representing firm/projects at public meetings, participation in design/planning workshops).
• Business development and proposal preparation.

Education

MS or PhD preferred in ecology (Restoration Ecology, Ecology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, etc.).

Years of Relevant Experience

7+ years of relevant experience.

Professional Registration

Relevant certification or ability to obtain within six months is a plus (e.g., Professional Ecologist, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Professional Wetland Scientist).

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Location

Raleigh, NC or Charleston, SC

Benefits

Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment with new team members expected to initially spend several days each week in the Charleston or Raleigh office during onboarding, but with the ability to transition to fewer office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov.