Senior Ecologist (NDEC Ecologist 3)

External Description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist (NDEC Ecologist 3) to join our Brecksville, OH team! Come join us!

The person filling this role will help manage projects involving conducting field assessments and preparing government agency permitting for wetland and ecological projects. Most of the work is located in Ohio in surrounding states. This position will require both field assignments and office duties, eventually to staff and client management.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate/lead wetlands and waters delineation field work, report writing, and federal & state JD requests.
• Prepare permit applications for USACE, Ohio EPA, PADEP and others.
• Coordinate with USFWS, NMFS, OEPA, PADEP, PADCNR, and others regarding T&E species effects determinations.
• Conduct wetland and stream assessments using ORAM, HHEI, QHEI, VIBI, and Pennsylvania’s Level 2 assessment procedures.
• Participate in wetland, stream and terrestrial restoration and mitigation projects.
• Identify native and invasive plant species that are common in the US.
• Report preparation.
• Budgeting and proposals for new jobs.
• Training staff.
• Support other disciplines as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in botany, plant biology, wildlife biology, or related natural resource field is required. MS in the same disciplines is preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience related to project management, client relations, staff management, wetland delineation, functional assessment, permitting and restoration; botanical surveys; threatened and endangered species surveys; native vegetation identification and restoration, design, and management; invasive species control; and wildlife habitat restoration.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.
• The position will require travel, including occasional overnight and out of state work.
• Applicants must meet requirements for employment in the
• Experience with GIS analysis and designing field data collection routines.

Technical Requirements:

• Familiarity with natural resource regulations.
• Experience with GPS technology, ArcGIS and electronic field data collection. A GIS certificate is a plus.
• Experience in preparing state and Corps of Engineers Permits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, technical writing skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and changing priorities without missing deadlines or losing sight of overall project goals.
• Ability to travel, primarily in the Midwest and northeastern regions, with potential for travel throughout the
• Ability to lift heavy objects, traverse rough terrain, and experience in working in inclement weather with exposure to sun and insects.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision, self-motivated with sound professional judgement

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the NEPA process and completion of Environmental Assessments and similar documents.
• Experience with ODOT procedures for environmental assessments.
• Experience with stormwater permitting.
• Experience with field surveys for linear projects such as pipeline, transmission line, or renewable energy projects.
• Previous experience with environmental consulting and project and budget management.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy