Senior Ecological Leader & Business Development

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants (CEC) in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Ecological Professional to lead and grow our ecological practice. You will provide senior technical oversight, mentor staff, and drive project execution and strategic growth across multidisciplinary teams.

We value integrity and client service, offering ownership opportunities, a strong employee-owner culture, and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in environmental planning, Clean Water Act permitting (Sections 401/404), or ecosystem restoration
• Experience supporting projects under NEPA or FERC regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated success developing and managing client relationships across industries such as energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, or real estate
• Established professional network with a track record of generating new business opportunities
• Experience leading technical teams and providing mentorship to staff and project managers

Responsibilities

• Provide senior oversight on various ecological projects, including technical and quality reviews and mentoring staff
• Business development for CEC through your existing professional network and internal CEC resources.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Business development

Client relations

NEPA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology/related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Civil and Environmental Consultants (CEC) in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Ecological Professional to lead and grow our ecological practice. You will provide senior technical oversight, mentor staff, and drive project execution and strategic growth across multidisciplinary teams.

We value integrity and client service, offering ownership opportunities, a strong employee-owner culture, and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and professional development.