Senior Ecologist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our Upper Midwest Enviro Socio Permitting team. The successful candidate will lead and oversee technical project teams to support a variety of environmental permitting and planning projects from a range of sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energies, rail, and linear utilities. This role requires expertise with environmental permitting; stream/wetland determination/delineation methods; threatened and endangered species consultations; and evaluating ecological systems/natural resources in the Upper Midwest. Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet client deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams. 

As a Senior Ecologist with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. You will also work with existing staff to support the growth of the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success!

Role accountabilities:

• As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead project teams in assessing ecological conditions at project sites related to wetland and waterbody delineations, habitat assessments, and endangered species surveys. As such, it is expected that you have significant understanding of natural resources and ecological communities in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan. Experience leading wetland and waterbody delineations and habitat assessments is required. This position will require completion of field work (approximately 25%, overnight travel will be required)
• Additionally, you will support project teams with developing permitting strategies and coordinating with clients to ensure successful project outcomes. Therefore, it is expected that you have demonstrated experience with federal laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, and an understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The ideal candidate would also be familiar with state regulations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan.  Additionally, you will provide senior level quality assurance/quality control for client deliverables, including agency consultations and permit applications
• You will also be responsible for assisting with proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development. This role will also include supporting the growth of new and existing client relationships

Qualifications & Experience:

First and foremost, do you share our passion for improving the quality of life? Do you want to be part of a growing environmental permitting practice to support clients in the Upper Midwest? If you are technically capable, and have experience in field surveys and environmental permitting, come join us! 

Required qualifications for the role include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline
• 10+ years of experience in assessing natural resources in the Upper Midwest, including the ability to lead wetland and waterbody delineations.
• Experience in leading environmental permit applications at federal, state, and local level. Experience with Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act
• Experience leading teams and working in collaboration with environmental scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists in developing environmental documents for environmental projects

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what