Ecological Principal

Overview

Senior Ecological Professional leading assessments, permitting, surveys and project oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• wetland assessment
• stream assessment
• wildlife surveys
• nepa documentation
• habitat assessment
• project oversight

Tasks

-Routinely perform wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; -Provide senior oversight on varioius ecological projects, including technical and quality reviews and mentoring staff. -Wildlife surveys, NEPA document preparation; and habitat assessments;

Requirements

• aquatic ecology
• regulatory permitting
• bs/ms degree
• regulatory knowledge
• client development
• technical mentoring

What You Bring

CEC is seeking a Senior Ecological Professional to help grow our Ecological Practice in the Charlotte office. Company wide, the Ecological Practice is an essential part of the integrated services that we offer to our clients. CEC’s Ecological Practice distinguishes itself from the service offerings of other firms because of the breadth of our technical expertise. -Local and/or national contacts and the ability to develop and market to new and existing clients; -15+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: aquatic ecology; threatened and endangered species consultation; environmental permitting and reporting; or Section 401/404 Federal Clean Water Act Regulations; -Ability to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring of staff and managers in the ecological practice; and -B.S./M.S. degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related technical field; -Experience working with state and federal regulators and demonstrated understanding of regulations from agencies such as EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. -Demonstrated client development and management experience to assist in expanding the delivery of our services to the energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, or real estate markets; -Section 401/404 permitting;

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Benefits

Our Charlotte office is home to a collaborative and growing team of professionals in one of the Southeast’s most vibrant cities. Located near both the mountains and the coast, Charlotte offers a unique mix of urban energy, outdoor recreation, and Southern charm. With top-rated schools, a thriving downtown, and a strong sense of community, Charlotte is a great place to live, work, and grow. We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance. -Business development for CEC through your existing professional network network and internal CEC resources; and

About CEC

-Delivers innovative design solutions across multiple disciplines, including air quality, civil engineering, cultural resources, ecological sciences, environmental engineering and sciences, manufacturing infrastructure services, planning and survey, transportation engineering, waste management, and water resources. -Organizes operations through multi-disciplined Industry Consulting Groups (ICGs) tailored to sectors such as manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, power, public sector, real estate, and solid waste markets. -Ensures services are closely aligned with client business objectives, fostering a culture of accountability and personal investment in client success through its employee-owned structure. -Commits to building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional results, reflecting its strong reputation and continued growth in the industry.

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