Ecologist - Professional Wetland Scientist

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring the success of our clients. As employee-owners of the firm, we are all personally accountable for building lasting relationships and delivering outstanding results. We put people first, whether that's our clients, our employees, or our community. It's why we listen more and work harder to understand the unique needs of our clients. And it's why we prioritize the career development of every individual on our team. People are why we do this, and why we love what we do. We are at our best when we work together. That means bringing together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to work closely alongside clients to create comprehensive solutions to complex problems. We believe that by working together, no problem is insurmountable.

As an Ecologist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, you'll work with project teams to navigate today's complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our commercial, institutional, and energy clients to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory criteria. You'll assist in wetland and stream delineation projects, prepare delineation reports, and assist with preparing permit applications. The majority of your time will be spent in the field, with some office work as required.

BS in Environmental science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Natural resources or related field;
• 3-5 years' experience in wetland and stream related work;
• Strong technical skills for stream and wetlands delineations;
• Stream and wetland restoration design principles;
• Restoration and Mitigation planning/permitting;
• 404/401 permitting experience;
• MBI/PRM development;
• Construction oversight;
• GIS mapping skills;
• Technical writing skills;
• Project management and budgeting;
• Knowledge and experience with SQT.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in related field;
• TN QHP certificate;
• PWS Certificate;
• TN EPSC level 1 certification.

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.