Restoration Ecologist

Biohabitats is hiring a Restoration Ecologist in Middletown, CT, requiring at least seven years of experience in New England ecosystems. The role involves ecological project delivery, field studies, compliance review, and client engagement. Candidates should have expertise in wetland ecology, ecological assessment, and regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in ArcGIS and MS 365 is necessary, along with strong communication skills. The position supports biodiversity restoration and environmental justice initiatives.
About the position

Biohabitats is seeking a Restoration Ecologist with a minimum of seven years' experience in New England ecosystems to join our growing Northeast Highlands and Coastal Bioregion team. The ideal candidate will have training and practical experience in core disciplines relevant to the assessment and restoration of inland and coastal wetlands, riparian areas, meadow, and forests communities within the diverse New England ecosystems. The successful candidate will work with our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and landscape architects to support biodiversity restoration, climate change adaptation, environmental justice, and green infrastructure work for government, private, and non-governmental organizations. Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship serves as the foundation of our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats' commitment to nature is resolute. We provide outstanding benefits. Click on 'Learn about our benefits' on our Careers Page to find out more.

Responsibilities
• Support all aspects of ecological restoration project delivery, including planning, assessments, design, permitting, construction oversight, and monitoring.
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• Perform ecological field studies, watershed assessments, biological monitoring, and reporting for a variety of ecosystem projects.
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• Compile project findings (e.g. habitat delineations, soil and sediment analyses, model results, stakeholder surveys, mapping, survey, etc.) into cohesive and comprehensive deliverables (e.g. reports, management plans, renderings, contract drawings and specifications, cost estimates, etc.).
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• Review project deliverables for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and adherence to local and regional planning objectives.
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• Participate in client meetings, community and stakeholder engagements, and industry events.

Requirements
• Demonstrated academic and professional experience in inland and coastal wetland ecology, field and desktop ecological assessment, and northeastern U.S. flora and fauna identification.
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• Understanding of the biological and physical processes that drive ecosystem functions and establish the foundation of conservation planning and ecological design principles such as: wetland science, river and stream dynamics, coastal resilience, landscape design, nature-based design, green infrastructure, and/or climate adaptations.
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• Understanding of the regulatory framework unique to the New England states.
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• Proficient in the use of ArcGIS and MS 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
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• Strong written and oral communication skills.
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• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in community engagement.
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• Working understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles.
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• Experience with geographic information systems (e.g. ArcGIS).
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• Restoration construction and plant installation oversight experience.
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• Experience in the preparation of construction specifications and cost estimates.

Benefits
• Outstanding benefits package as detailed on the company's Careers Page.