Senior Ecological Consultant

Overview:   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. 
Summary   The Senior Ecological Consultant will function as a liaison between environmental regulators and our client base.  Accordingly, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to understand and effectively communicate complex ecological and regulatory concepts to both subject matter experts and our clients.  In addition to possessing high-level ecological fundamentals, excellence in written, graphic, and verbal communication are absolute prerequisites to the position.    The Ideal CandidateEnergetic – Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.Resourceful – Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.Creative – Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics.Team Player – Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.Adaptable – Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.  If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct field work in the role of Senior Ecologist producing: wetland delineations, imperiled species investigations, and plant community identification and mapping;
• Generate high-quality maps, sketches, and other graphics for technical reports and environmental permit applications;
• Utilizing Tremble GNSS equipment, generate, manage and manipulate spatial data;
• Author various reports and technical documents;
• Coordinate production schedules with colleagues and support staff;
• Assume professional accountability to clients, managers, and owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Forestry or other Environmental Science
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must be proficient at wetland delineation with demonstrable experience establishing wetland jurisdictional boundaries that have been reviewed and approved by federal and state agencies
• Demonstrate strong understanding of sediment biogeochemistry and wetland hydrology
• Proficiency with Tremble GPS, and basic office computer systems
• Site identify key ecotonal plant species
• Site identify hydric soil indicators for Resource Regions in Georgia and the Southeast
• Constitution suitable to strenuous outdoor work in harsh conditions

Preferred Qualifications

•    Master’s degree with thesis
•    Substantial industry experience in the Southeast, particularly Georgia
•    Professional certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist, ISA Arborist, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, etc.
•    Business acumen
•    10+ years of industry experience

MissionWe are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment. EEOC StatementUES is c