Wetland Delineation Lead — Field Ecology & Travel

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full gym

Cafe on site

Recreation rooms

Team events

Volunteer days

Pollinator garden

Annual picnic

Charity golf tournament

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mentor staff

Team collaboration

Field ecology

Scientific method

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Job description

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.