Wetland Delineation Lead - Environmental Scientist

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-scale gym

Café with breakfast and lunch

Recreation rooms

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Coraopolis seeks a Wetland Delineation Lead to lead field studies and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in natural sciences and over 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting wetland delineations and mentoring staff. The position requires travel for site assignments. Excellent perks include a gym and community engagement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading wetland delineations and ecological field studies.
• Ability to travel for out-of-town assignments (50%).
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations according to USACE regulations.
• Assist with vegetation monitoring and ecological surveys.
• Prepare reports and permit applications.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Ecological field studies

Mentoring

Scientific process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a natural sciences field

Job description

Job 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.

Perks & Benefits That Make CEC Unique

Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, café 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 in 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

Why CEC is a Great Place to Work

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.

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

EEO Statement

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.