Ecologist

GZA GeoEnvironmental seeks a mid or senior-level Ecologist to join their Ecological Services team in Glastonbury, CT, focusing on projects in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. Responsibilities include field tasks, ecological design, report preparation, and regulatory coordination. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 10+ years of experience. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is seeking an experienced Ecologist at the mid or senior level to support our consistently growing Ecological Services team and Design with Nature Initiative primarily focused on projects in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. The selected individual will be part of an interdisciplinary team working on a wide variety of exciting projects including but not limited to: ecological restoration, living shorelines, lake/pond/dam improvements, solar development, utility corridor upgrades, waterfront infrastructure, and general site redevelopment work. This person will participate in our Design with Nature (Design with Nature | GZA) initiative that focuses on the use of natural and nature-based features (NNBF) in the marine and freshwater environments.

What You Will Be Getting:
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Direct access to leadership - at GZA you are not just a number!
• Collaboration with a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on a variety of projects differing in scope and size.
• Ownership opportunities and a clear path to Principal.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package and paid time off.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.

What You Will Be Doing:
• Perform routine and specialty field tasks including wetland delineation and evaluation, botanical surveys, soils investigations, wildlife and aquatic habitat evaluations, faunal surveys, site reconnaissance and explorations, sampling, inspections, GPS surveying, and construction observations.
• Prepare ecological design concept plans and drawings.
• Prepare reports and recommendations based upon field studies.
• Assess permit requirements and manage preparation of permit applications.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities.

What You Will Be Bringing:
• Bachelor's degree in Soil Science/Biology/Ecology/Geography/Geology/Oceanography or related discipline required.
• Professional Wetland Science, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner and/or CT Soils Science certification are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in wetland delineation, natural resource evaluation, GPS data collection and ecological design and permitting.
• Experience in habitat restoration and permitting in nearshore coastal environments.
• Experience with CT, MA, and/or NY State environmental permitting as well as federal permitting.
• Experience with erosion and sedimentation control applications is a plus.
• OSHA 10-hour construction safety training is a plus but can be provided.

GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.

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