Wetland Delineation Lead - Environmental Scientist

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full gym

Cafe on site

Recreation rooms

Team events

Volunteer days

Pollinator garden

Annual picnic

Charity golf tournament

Résumé du poste

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Wetland Delineation Lead to join our Environmental Services team in Pittsburgh.

The role focuses on leading wetland delineations in accordance with USACE regional supplements and coordinating field surveys across regions. This is a heavily field-based position requiring travel (~50%), mentoring junior staff, and preparing reports and permit applications to support Clean Water Act and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology).
• 3+ years of experience leading wetland delineations and other applied ecological field studies (fisheries, botany, invertebrates).
• Ability to travel for out-of-town assignments (~50%).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor new staff and work in a team setting.

Responsabilités

• Lead wetland delineations in accordance with USACE regional supplements.
• Assist with vegetation monitoring, threatened & endangered species surveys, and sampling.
• Prepare reports and permit applications for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with other field teams to ensure high-quality ecological assessments.

Connaissances

Mentor staff

Team collaboration

Field ecology

Scientific method

Formation

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Description du poste

Wetland Delineation Lead - Environmental Scientist

Job Locations

US-PA-Pittsburgh (Moon Township)

Category

Ecological Services

Type

Full-Time

Overview

As a Wetland Delineation Lead with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you'll be part of a team to help clients navigate today's complex environmental regulatory landscape to achieve and maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and related federal and state environmental regulations. Your primary responsibility will be leading wetland delineations in accordance with the USACE regional supplements for the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont, Midwest, and Northcentral and Northeast regions. This job is heavily field based. You will also assist with vegetation monitoring/assessment, threatened & endangered species surveys, fish and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, and preparation of reports and permit applications.

Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, cafe serving breakfast and lunch, and recreation rooms-creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments as well as the annual summer picnic, themed happy hours, and fun team building activities including go-kart racing and curling! We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community-CEC employees volunteer for trail workdays to enhance local parks, maintain a CEC-designed pollinator garden for our office campus, and organize an annual charity golf tournament. At CEC Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology)
• 3+ years of experience leading wetland delineations and other applied ecological field studies (fisheries, botany, invertebrates)
• Ability to travel for out-of-town assignments (~50%)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor new staff
• Solid understanding of scientific process and ability to work in team setting

Additional qualifications that are a plus:

• Completion of a 40-hour wetland delineation training course
• Familiarity with Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting
• Familiarity with ecological restoration practices

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

• matching 401(k)
• profit sharing
• a performance bonus
• company stock
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short and long-term disability
• tuition assistance
• professional development
• work-life balance

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.