Restoration Ecologist

Utah Channel 3; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Biohabitats is seeking a Restoration Ecologist to join the Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team, focusing on southeast Piedmont and Coastal ecosystems. The role requires field studies, monitoring, and project management across restoration projects in freshwater and coastal wetlands and riverine systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong field ecology skills, experience in ecological assessment and design, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate stakeholders, and manage

Qualifications

• Experience leading ecological restoration projects and teams.
• Experience with freshwater/coastal wetlands and riverine systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory permitting processes.
• Strong field ecology skills including plant identification and wildlife monitoring.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Ecological data collection

Wetland assessment

Restoration design

Regulatory permitting

ArcGIS

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in ecology

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in ecological assessment, restoration, and monitoring of freshwater and coastal wetlands, riverine and riparian systems, native grasslands, and the forest communities of Southeast Atlantic ecosystems. They will also bring project management experience, with the ability to lead projects, coordinate across teams, and manage timelines and deliverables effectively. Strong field ecology skills are essential, including native plant identification, wetland identification and delineation, tree surveys, coastal and terrestrial habitat assessments, RTE surveys, and wildlife monitoring.

Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.

We provide outstanding benefits as described on our Careers page.

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, & cost estimates).
• Review deliverables for regulatory compliance, 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 Southwestern 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 Knowledgein:

• 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

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.

Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance oriented, and values led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying. Biohabitats also 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.