Ecological Principal

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we're accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority - and that's what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

CEC is seeking a Senior Ecological Professional to help grow our Ecological Practice in the Charlotte office. Company wide, the Ecological Practice is an essential part of the integrated services that we offer to our clients. CEC's Ecological Practice distinguishes itself from the service offerings of other firms because of the breadth of our technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Routinely perform wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation;
• Section 401/404 permitting;
• Endangered species surveys, including bats and plants;
• Endangered Species Act strategy and compliance, ecosystem restoration;
• Wildlife surveys, NEPA document preparation; and habitat assessments;
• Business development for CEC through your existing professional network network and internal CEC resources; and
• Provide senior oversight on varioius ecological projects, including technical and quality reviews and mentoring staff.

Our Charlotte office is home to a collaborative and growing team of professionals in one of the Southeast's most vibrant cities. Located near both the mountains and the coast, Charlotte offers a unique mix of urban energy, outdoor recreation, and Southern charm. With top-rated schools, a thriving downtown, and a strong sense of community, Charlotte is a great place to live, work, and grow.

• B.S./M.S. degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related technical field;
• Local and/or national contacts and the ability to develop and market to new and existing clients;
• 15+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: aquatic ecology; threatened and endangered species consultation; environmental permitting and reporting; or Section 401/404 Federal Clean Water Act Regulations;
• Demonstrated client development and management experience to assist in expanding the delivery of our services to the energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, or real estate markets;
• Ability to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring of staff and managers in the ecological practice; and
• Experience working with state and federal regulators and demonstrated understanding of regulations from agencies such as EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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