Senior Ecological Project Lead – Growth & Impact

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; 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 & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Austin is seeking an Ecological Senior Professional to grow our ecological practice. You will lead projects, develop business through your network, and collaborate with staff ecologists.

The role requires a strong background in ecology, long-term client development, and experience with EPA, USACE, and USFWS regulations. Local presence in Austin with ability to market to public sector, energy, and real estate markets.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related technical field.
• Local and national contacts and the ability to market to new and existing clients.
• 15+ years of experience in aquatic ecology; endangered species consultation; or environmental permitting and reporting; knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Proven client development and management experience to expand services to public sector, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, mining, and real estate markets.
• Ability to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring to staff and managers in the ecological practice.
• Experience working with state and federal regulators (EPA, USACE, USFWS).
• PWS certification, GIS proficiency, local permitting experience, familiarity with Austin development codes, NEPA and FERC projects (plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop business for CEC through your network and internal resources.
• Collaborate with staff ecologists and lead projects.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

B.S./M.S. in Ecology/Biology/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Austin is seeking an Ecological Senior Professional to grow our ecological practice. You will lead projects, develop business through your network, and collaborate with staff ecologists.

The role requires a strong background in ecology, long-term client development, and experience with EPA, USACE, and USFWS regulations. Local presence in Austin with ability to market to public sector, energy, and real estate markets.