Ecological Project Manager - Wetland

As an Ecological Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you’ll be part of a team that excels at solving problems and navigating today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape. You will help our clients in the renewable energy, electric transmission, oil and gas, and commercial real estate markets achieve and maintain environmental compliance. You'll supervise staff ecologists and lead interdisciplinary projects working alongside engineers, surveyors, and environmental scientists. You will impact the whole project, from proposal to final deliverable, by working directly with clients, contractors, and agency regulators.

CEC's corporate Ecological Practice accounts for approximately $15M of CEC’s annual revenues, making it an essential part of the integrated services that we offer. The Ecological Practice includes technical experts in the fields of: wetland and stream delineations, Section 401/404 permitting; stream and wetland restoration; threatened and endangered species surveys (bats, birds, mussels, and plants); stream biological monitoring (fish and macroinvertebrates); bio-retention and wetland treatment system design; and ecological risk assessments. Ecologists work cooperatively across all CEC offices to bring the necessary expertise to our clients' specific project needs. We are currently seeking to fill project management positions from early career professionals through seasoned experts.  If you want to join a firm with career growth opportunities and a great team of experts, we invite you to apply. 

• B.S. or B.A. in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology);
• Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental permitting and reporting under Section 401/404 Federal Clean Water Act Regulations, with recent experience in Ohio;
• Successful client development and management experience applicable to expansion of services in the renewable energy, electric transmission, oil and gas, and/or commercial real estate markets;
• Ability to work in a team setting and mentor staff;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project needs.

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.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.