Wetland Delineation Lead

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 regulations. You will lead wetland and stream delineations, ecological monitoring/assessment field activities, and prepare reports and permit applications. You will also be expected to provide guidance and mentoring to junior ecologists to help advance their field delineation and technical skills.

B.S. or B.A. in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology);
• 3-8 years of experience leading applied ecological field studies (wetland delineation, fisheries, forestry, botany, invertebrates);
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Solid understanding of scientific process and ability to work in team setting;
• Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment independently or under the supervision of an experienced scientist
• Is comfortable conducting field assignments in challenging conditions - must be able to handle the physical demands of field assignments in difficult terrain and poor weather conditions.

Additional qualifications that are a plus:

• Completion of a 40-hour wetland delineation, ORAM, and/or QHEI training course;
• Familiarity with Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting;
• Familiarity with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation;
• Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS);
• Familiarity with ecological restoration practices;

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is consistently ranked as an Engineering News-Record Top 200 Design Firm, offering big firm opportunities with a small firm culture. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide you with the opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in our success. You will work on diverse projects while providing high quality service to our clients.

In addition to offering company stock at all levels, we provide a matching 401(k), profit sharing, a performance bonus for all employees, medical dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability and tuition assistance. Join our team where your contribution matters.

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.