Principal Technical Consultant, Ecologist

About the role

Join ERM and take your career to the next level with a global leader committed to sustainability and technical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to guide critical projects from concept to completion, influencing ecological strategies that make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental investigations of surface water, sediments, and wetlands, ensuring compliance with NJDEP regulations.
• Lead project teams in preparing technical documents, including Ecological Evaluations and Remedial Investigation Reports.
• Oversee riparian and wetland restoration projects under NJDEP and Natural Resource Trustees.
• Support ecological risk assessments through data interpretation and collaboration with risk assessors.
• Manage land use and wetlands permitting efforts under NJDEP programs.
• Maintain strong client and agency relationships while delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Additional duties may include natural resource surveys, biological monitoring, field team management, and specialized site assessments.

Requirements

• BS or MS in biology, wetland science, plant ecology, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of consulting experience (8+ preferred) in ecological evaluations, QA/QC, technical writing, and multi-media permitting.
• Deep knowledge of biological and wetland ecology impact assessment and management issues across industry sectors.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations; NJDEP experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and maintain integrity and professionalism.

Preferred

• Experience with NJDEP’s Bureau of Environmental Radiation (BER).
• Established reputation with regulators and recognized technical expertise in ecological assessment approvals.
• Positive, collaborative mindset with a drive for ERM’s global success.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for this role is $122,612 – $140,354 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.