ECT seeks to hire additional senior associate scientists, ideally in Texas. Selected candidates will join a dynamic, regional team of ecologists, wetland biologists, species experts, and market specialists, focused on a variety of environmental topics and opportunities that matter most today.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of natural resources consulting background with experience related to wetland delineations, botanical surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys, threatened and endangered species best management practices, native vegetation identification, and regulatory environmental permitting support. Regular site visits and travel are a part of this role; however, travel type and location vary based by team and will be discussed during interview engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform fieldwork, planning, scheduling, and client and technical support for threatened and endangered species.
• Stay current with federal and regional regulations, develop agency relationships, and develop the ability to represent ECT as a professional expert.
• Project travel – local, regional and/or national depending on the role and team joined. Most candidates would expect regular site and stakeholder visits as a part of this role.
• Provide task assistance to project managers and client support efforts.
• Meet deliverable schedules, schedule staff for projects, and adhere to budgets.
• Support project pursuits through proposal development and collaboration.
• Participate in team building including internal training, quality review, and mentorship.
• Work independently, solve problems, navigate, and learn new and challenging project tasks
• Collaborate with the larger team to schedule project tasks
• Foster an environment emphasizing safety awareness and the safe performance of your work while contributing to a positive, professional environment

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related environmental science with 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience related to wetland delineation, botanical surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys threatened and endangered species best management practices, native vegetation identification, and state and federal environmental permitting experience required.
• Experience and knowledge regarding relevant regulatory landscape and technical applications.
• Strong technical writing skills and QA/QC of data and reporting experience required.

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.