Senior Ecologist/Wetland Scientist

GSG Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Ecologist/Wetland Scientist in Schaumburg, IL. The role involves project management, environmental reviews, wetland delineations, and compliance inspections. Candidates should have a B.S. in a relevant field, 8-10 years of experience, and be a Certified Professional Wetland Scientist. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits including health and dental insurance, and requires in-person work.
Company Overview

GSG Consultants, Inc. (GSG) is an industry-leading Hispanic-owned infrastructure engineering and scientific consulting firm providing services to State, County, Municipal, and private clients. GSG maintains a staff of over 130 technical professionals delivering planning, design, and construction services for new infrastructure developments, expansions, and renovations throughout the Midwest. GSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional with a wetland ecology and natural resource management background. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Project management, technical leadership, and business development
• Desktop environmental reviews
• Field wetland delineations
• Preparing wetland mitigation plans and conducting annual wetland mitigation monitoring
• Performing threatened and endangered plant surveys
• Research and preparation of environmental assessments and other permitting documents
• Other technical duties may include regulatory agency and client interactions, construction monitoring, and post-construction compliance inspections.

Required Qualifications:
• B.S. in Botany, Soil Science, Plant Ecology, or similar discipline
• Certified Professional Wetland Scientist
• 8-10 years of experience conducting wetland delineations, demonstrated Section 404 permitting experience, and wetland mitigation
• Strong working knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources of the Midwest, with an emphasis on northeastern Illinois, southeast Wisconsin, and northwest Indiana
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience and knowledge of biological field surveys

Preferred Qualifications:
• M.S. in Botany, Soil Science, Plant Ecology, or similar discipline
• Knowledge of fish and aquatic macroinvertebrate populations and aquatic habitats

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:
• PWS certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Required)

Work Location: In person