Senior Ecological Leader | Mentorship & Business Growth

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-ownership

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Nashville, TN welcomes a Senior Ecological Professional to provide senior oversight on ecological projects, lead business development, and mentor staff within our growing Ecological Practice.

This on-site role in Franklin, TN emphasizes delivering high-quality ecological solutions across multidisciplinary teams and expanding client relationships. As employee-owners, we invest in individuals who drive growth and integrity, offering ownership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 15+ years in stream and wetland delineation, Clean Water Act permitting (401/404), or ecosystem restoration.
• Experience supporting projects under NEPA or FERC regulatory frameworks.
• Proven success developing and managing client relationships across industries (energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, mining, real estate).
• Established professional network with a track record of generating new business opportunities.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring staff and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior oversight into ecological projects, including technical and quality reviews and mentoring staff.
• Lead business development for the Nashville Ecological Practice through your network and internal resources, identifying prospects and converting relationships into new work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality ecological solutions.

Skills

Delineation experience

NEPA / FERC knowledge

Client relationships

Business development

Mentorship

Education

Ecology or related degree

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Nashville, TN welcomes a Senior Ecological Professional to provide senior oversight on ecological projects, lead business development, and mentor staff within our growing Ecological Practice.

This on-site role in Franklin, TN emphasizes delivering high-quality ecological solutions across multidisciplinary teams and expanding client relationships. As employee-owners, we invest in individuals who drive growth and integrity, offering ownership