Senior Wetland Scientist — Ecology Lead & Permitting

Fishbeck; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation & Sick Time

Hybrid Schedule

401(k)

Stock Ownership

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and help grow our Midwest practice. You will manage client relationships and projects, oversee reports, delineations, and permitting, and perform field surveys across the region.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in a related field, 5+ years in wetland work, and strong writing skills. The role offers hybrid schedules and a path to professional certification, with opportunities to contribute to a growing environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in botany, wetland ecology, soil science, natural resource management, or related fields.
• Wetland mitigation and ecological restoration experience desired.
• 5+ years of experience in wetland delineation, water resources permitting, botany, or a similar environmental consulting field.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Certified Ecologist, Certified Arborist, Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Wildlife Biologist, or Professional Landscape Architect is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee the development of reports, rare species protective measures, and wetland impact minimization measures.
• Lead and conduct natural features assessments via desktop and field review, threatened and endangered species surveys and permitting, wetland delineation and permitting, ecological monitoring, environmental education, and community outreach activities, and prepare graphics, data, written reports/documentation, presentations, and educational documents.
• Execute flora and fauna surveys.
• Conduct wetland delineations and site assessments, including soil, vegetation, and hydrology characterization.
• Perform threatened and endangered species evaluations, tree surveys, vegetation monitoring, and site characterization.
• Determine and fulfill water resources permitting requirements for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Read and interpret historical maps, GPS data, and aerial photographs.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, and technical reports.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Travel to project sites around the state with occasional overnight stays.
• Assist with other environmental division field services as needed.

Skills

Field botany

Wetland delineation

Report writing

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in botany/wetland ecology/soil science/NRM

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

GPS

Job description

Fishbeck is seeking a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and help grow our Midwest practice. You will manage client relationships and projects, oversee reports, delineations, and permitting, and perform field surveys across the region.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in a related field, 5+ years in wetland work, and strong writing skills. The role offers hybrid schedules and a path to professional certification, with opportunities to contribute to a growing environmental