Wetland Scientist

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Vacation and sick time

Hybrid/flexible schedules

401(k) and stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber seeks a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting and grow the Midwest practice (MI/OH/IN). You will manage client relationships, oversee wetland delineations, permitting, mitigation, and species surveys, and prepare technical reports for civil/environmental projects.

Ideal candidates have a BS in botany or wetland ecology, 5+ years in wetland delineation or water resources, and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• BS in relevant field.
• 5+ years in wetland delineation or water resources.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in MI/OH/IN.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead wetland delineation, permitting, mitigation, and surveys.
• Prepare reports, graphics, and documentation.
• Conduct flora and fauna surveys and field assessments.
• Oversee ecological monitoring and environmental education activities.
• Read maps, GPS data, and aerial photographs.
• Travel to project sites with overnight stays as needed.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong technical writing

Project management

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

BS in botany, wetland ecology, soil science, natural resource management, or related field

Tools

GPS data handling

Job description

Wetland Scientist/Ecologist

Location: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana

Employment Type: Full-time

For over 70 years, Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. We are seeking a Wetland Scientist to lead ecological consulting work and help grow our practice throughout the Midwest.

We are looking to service our clients from the ground up and grow our ecological team throughout the Midwest. To accomplish this, we need to grow our ecological team.

In this role, you will manage client relationships and projects while providing ecological consulting services in support of environmental and civil engineering projects, including wetland delineation, permitting, mitigation, species evaluations, tree surveys, vegetation monitoring, and technical report preparation.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.
• Working knowledge of wetland delineation techniques and strong field botany skills, including local plant identification.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Juggle multiple projects and changing priorities without missing deadlines or losing sight of the overall project goals.
• Work independently with little direct supervision, self-motivated with sound professional judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and other common computer programs.
• Able to conduct fieldwork indoors and outdoors, including moderate lifting, carrying, hiking through uneven terrain, driving to project sites, and working in areas where poisonous plants may be present.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana.