Staff Ecologist III

Location: Hybrid role based in Northfield, Ohio, with opportunities in Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dublin, or another regional office; fieldwork supports projects throughout the Midwest.

Starting salary: $72,000 per year; final compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.

Company

Environmental consulting and sustainable engineering organization delivering data-driven solutions for water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, civil infrastructure, and other environmental challenges through more than 90 offices.

What you will do

• Conduct and lead wetland delineations and stream assessments in accordance with current USACE guidance.
• Use GPS and field data collection tools to map habitats and sensitive resources.
• Coordinate fieldwork logistics, equipment, mapping, Safe Work Plans, and field teams.
• Analyze field data and prepare technical reports and wetland delineation reports.
• Prepare environmental permit applications, including USACE Sections 401, 404, and 10, state wetland and stream permits, and NPDES compliance materials.
• Support coordination with USACE, USFWS, OEPA, ODNR, and other regulatory agencies while performing physically demanding fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience conducting wetland delineations and stream assessments, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states.
• Experience with USACE wetland data forms, ORAM, QHEI, and HHEI forms.
• Knowledge of Midwest plant identification and experience with GPS-based field data collection.
• Strong technical writing, organization, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to lead field teams and work independently.
• Willingness to work extended field hours, including two or more weeks per month during peak field seasons.
• Commitment to safety, ethical conduct, and high-quality work.

Nice to have

• Experience leading wetland delineation crews.
• WPIT, PWS, or CE certification.
• Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Collector, or similar field data collection applications.
• Knowledge of USACE Sections 401, 404, and 10 permitting and mitigation requirements.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a people-focused culture.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Commitment to diversity, ethical conduct, employee well-being, and professional growth.