VHB · 1 day ago
Senior Ecologist/Biologist – Team Leader
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
11+ years expVHB is seeking a North Carolina-based Senior Ecologist/Biologist with strong business development acumen to join our growing Environmental Services team, based in Raleigh. This role will blend technical leadership in the field of ecology and permitting with a key focus on strategic business development across the Piedmont-Atlantic region.
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Responsibilities
Lead and grow a team of environmental professionals focused on ecological assessments and regulatory permitting in North and South Carolina
Drive business development in strategic market sectors: coastal resiliency, energy, pipeline, federal, state/local government, and transportation
Identify, pursue, and win new project opportunities, including on-call contracts
Cultivate client relationships and build a sustainable book of business to support a growing team and collaborate across VHB’s Mid-Atlantic region
Oversee and conduct fieldwork such as wetland and waters delineations, rare species surveys (e.g., bat surveys), and habitat assessments
Manage the preparation of technical documents, environmental permits (401/404, NEPA), and agency coordination
Lead proposal development, scope and budget planning, and resource allocation for diverse projects
Actively engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to guide project development and approvals
Collaborate with internal environmental teams across the Mid-Atlantic to share expertise and deliver integrated solutions
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or a related field (M.S. preferred)
11–15+ years of progressive ecological consulting experience, with proven business development success
Strong portfolio of client relationships and project wins in key markets (transportation, energy, coastal resiliency, land development, federal/state agencies)
Demonstrated experience managing field teams, regulatory permitting, and complex ecological projects
Advanced knowledge of ecological surveys, wetland delineation, threatened/endangered species evaluations, and mitigation planning
In-depth familiarity with NEPA, Clean Water Act (Section 404/401), and related state and federal environmental regulations
Experience with gas/energy pipeline projects, coastal and flood resilience work, and large-scale infrastructure development
Proficient in ArcGIS (including Field Maps and AGOL) and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal, proposal writing, and verbal communication skills
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor staff and work cross-functionally
OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER certification and/or LEED AP a plus
Preferred
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), WPIT, CWB, or similar certifications preferred
Benefits
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
Company
VHB
VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.
1001-5000 employees
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