Wetland Scientist

Wetland Scientist 

We are looking for a Wetland Scientist to join our Midwest Region and assist project managers with natural resource-based projects involving wetlands, threatened & endangered species, and water resource permitting issues. The ideal candidate will be located in the Midwest, preferably in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, or Wisconsin. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform fieldwork, planning, scheduling, and technical support for services related to wetland delineations, natural resources inventories, permit compliance, regulatory support and other environmental surveys.
• Provide task assistance to project managers.
• Demonstrated technical writing ability to transform raw data, metrics, and technical findings into structured, actionable reports that provide evidence-based conclusions.
• Meet deliverable schedules, schedule staff for projects and adhere to budgets.
• Support project pursuits through proposal development and collaboration.
• Stay current with federal and regional regulations, develop agency relationships, and develop the ability to represent ECT as a professional expert.
• Participate in team building including internal training, quality review and mentorship.
• Able to juggle multiple projects and changing priorities without missing deadlines or losing sight of project goals.
• Work independently, problem solve, navigate, and learn new and challenging project tasks.
• Collaborate with the larger team to schedule project tasks.
• Foster an environment emphasizing safety awareness and the safe performance of your work while contributing to a positive, professional environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences with 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience related to wetland delineation, botanical surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys; native vegetation identification and state and federal environmental permitting experience required.
• Strong technical writing skills and QA/QC of data and reporting experience required.
• Renewable energy experience is a plus. 
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Experience in state and federal permitting desired.

Job Essentials:

• Valid Driver's license with clean driving record.
• Travel, up to 50% during the field season for multiple days (up to a week at a time), in-and-out-of-state overnight travel, is expected for this position. 
• Primary duties are located within an office or remote office environment with occasional fieldwork.
• Must be self-motivated with sound professional judgement; able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently with little direct supervision.

• Attention to detail, excellent verbal and technical written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and desire to learn.

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.