Field Ecologist III — EDR​/Environmental Design & Research

The University of Illinois is hiring a Field Ecologist III for its Environmental Design & Research team. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in ecological fieldwork, including wetland delineations and wildlife surveys. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with a master's preferred. This full-time position is based in the Mid-Atlantic or Midwestern U.S., requiring outdoor work and travel.
Position: Field Ecologist III — EDR (Environmental Design & Research)

EDR is seeking an experienced, versatile, team-oriented Field Ecologist III to join our Environmental Services group in the Mid-West or Mid-Atlantic. A qualified Field Ecologist will have at least 7 years of experience in wetland/stream delineations and other natural resource-based fieldwork such as wildlife surveys, habitat surveys, rare plant surveys, invasive species surveys, and general ecological surveys. The successful candidate must be comfortable outside in all weather conditions, be willing to put in long days during the field season and be capable of carrying typical field equipment.

This position requires an ability to identify the common plant species found throughout the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States, and experience with GPS, GIS, data processing, and report writing. Preference will be given to candidates with the corresponding strong office skills such as impact analysis, technical writing, efficient research, and problem-solving skills. The minimum education required is a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field;

master’s degree preferred. This role would be a full-time position in the Mid-Atlantic or Midwestern United States, based out of an EDR office in Pennsylvania or Ohio.

This position requires:
• Strong technical writing skills, data processing, and GIS skills.
• Skills and experience to lead wetland delineations, invasive species survey, and/or avian surveys.
• Minimum BS degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• The ability to travel for up to a week at a time, sometimes with consecutive weeks of work on a remote site.

Join the EDR team and become a part of a dynamic and diverse group of environmental experts, including ecologists, botanists, wetland specialists, wildlife biologists, GIS specialists, archaeologists, historians, visualization experts, planners, landscape architects, and engineers. Embark on a fulfilling career where you’ll engage in exciting and meaningful projects and collaborate with our skilled professionals to make a real difference in the environment!
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