Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
Role description
Arcadis is seeking an Ecologist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in the Midwest to support our expanding business across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energies, rail, and linear utilities. The successful candidate will lead field wetland delineations, listed species habitat assessments, and other general environmental assessments. They will also assist with reporting, agency coordination, and permit applications.
The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities, including field and office work. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure.
Role accountabilities
As an Ecologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to provide high quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for our clients. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading wetland and stream delineations, flora inventories, and listed species habitat assessments.
- Recording field data using GPS units and tablets (e.g., Fulcrum, FieldMaps, Survey 123 for ArcGIS).
- Preparing technical reports, work plans, and regulatory permit applications (e.g., Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 408, NPDES).
- Leading agency consultations for threatened and endangered species.
- Mentoring junior staff and supporting client relationships.
This role requires the ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.
Qualifications & Experience
Required qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or a similar discipline.
- Four or more years of experience in environmental planning and permitting in the Midwest, including leading wetland delineations using USACE Regional Supplements.
- One or more years leading wetland delineation field teams.
- Experience using GPS and data collection technology.
- Knowledge of regional ecology, sensitive habitats, and special status species.
- Proficiency in technical writing and managing field data.
- Experience developing permit applications and completing threatened and endangered species consultations.
Why Arcadis?
We believe everyone's contribution matters. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis.
Arcadis offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid parental leave, and more. The salary range for this position is $82,080 - $123,120. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
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