Wetland Scientist/Ecologist/Biologist

As a Wetland Scientist/Ecologist/Biologist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you’ll be part of a project team that helps our clients navigate today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape to achieve and maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and related regulations. You will lead wetland and stream delineation and ecological monitoring field activities; prepare reports and permit applications; and interact with clients and regulatory agencies.

• B.S. (preferably a M.S.) degree in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Biology, Environmental Sciences);
• 5+ years of experience performing and leading wetland and stream delineations;
• Completion of a 40-Hour wetland delineation training course;
• Technical expertise with Sections 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting;
• Experience with threatened and endangered species surveys and habitat assessments;
• Ability to manage multiple activities and work on a team of technical professionals;
• Strong leadership, team building, and interpersonal skills.

Additional qualifications that are a plus:

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification;
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation experience;
• Proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS).

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.