Exponent · 5 hours ago
Quantitative Ecological Scientist (Ph.D.)
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $129K/yrExponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique challenges. The Quantitative Ecological Scientist will work as part of the Ecological & Biological Sciences Practice to provide technical support for environmental projects, involving assessments, ecological risk analysis, and resource damage assessments.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Synthesizing multiple data sources to detect, quantify, and model ecological change and its underlying drivers
Processing LiDAR and DEM datasets to generate hydrologically-correct terrain surfaces, including watershed boundaries, drainage networks, and flood/erosion assessments
Conducting spatial analyses (e.g., slope, buffer, overlay, viewshed, risk mapping) for project-specific needs
Converting tabular datasets (Excel/CSV, field data) into GIS layers with proper attribution
Assisting in map production and cartographic outputs for reports and client deliverables
Supporting georeferencing of scanned maps, imagery, or engineering drawings
Building and maintaining a structured geodatabase for ongoing projects
Performing and explaining quantitative analyses with complex datasets
Reviewing and synthesizing technical and scientific literature and reports
Applying creative and critical thinking to prepare reports and technical presentations, including visualizations of complex datasets and trends
Developing professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, participating in, and presenting at technical conferences and activities of professional societies
Collaborating with scientists and engineers to ensure analyses align with project goals
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in the area of Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, Wildlife, or related field with a background in Applied Statistics
Experience in statistical or population modeling using complex datasets, including large and small datasets collected over differing temporal/spatial scales
Accomplished in R and/or Python (or equivalent), proficient in git (or equivalent), remote sensing (ESRI, GEE), digital elevation models (DEM) & LiDAR processing, hydrological & terrain modeling
Proficient in spatial, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar), including understanding of raster data (e.g., satellite imagery, aerial photos), and integration with GIS, data analysis, AI, ML, LLMs
Strong data QA/QC mindset ensuring spatial accuracy, metadata documentation, and reproducibility
Ability to manage tasks and/or projects of moderate scope and complexity
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Currently based or are willing to relocate to the Bellevue, WA area
Preferred
Skilled with satellite/remote sensing data and/or genomics data and bioinformatics a plus but not required
Experience working with stakeholders and industry preferred, but not required
Benefits
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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