Ecological Project Manager
About the role
You will work on projects for clients in the natural gas, renewable energy, power, mining, real estate, and solid waste industries. You'll join a team of senior ecologists who will mentor you through all stages of projects, from proposal to final deliverable.
Responsibilities
- Perform or lead applied ecological field studies (e.g., wetland and stream delineation, botany, fisheries, forestry, T&E species)
- Manage and prioritize multiple project needs
- Work with a team of professionals to provide high levels of service to clients
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients
- Contribute to the development of new business opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology)
- 4+ years of experience performing or leading applied ecological field studies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid understanding of the scientific process and ability to work in a team setting
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project needs
Qualifications
- Completion of a 40-hour wetland delineation training
- Familiarity with Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting requirements in Mid-West Region
- Demonstrated experience with geographic information systems (GIS)
- Demonstrated experience data collection and management
- Familiarity with ecological restoration practices
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
- Matching 401(k)
- Profit sharing
- Performance bonus
- Company stock
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development
- Work-life balance
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
- Completion of a 40-hour wetland delineation training
- Familiarity with Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting requirements in Mid-West Region
- Demonstrated experience with geographic information systems (GIS)
- Demonstrated experience data collection and management
- Familiarity with ecological restoration practices
Careers at CEC
- 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
- CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience
About CEC
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. We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community, CEC Ignite, CEC iDEA, and CEC Women. 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.
About CEC
We are 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.
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