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ERM · 1 day ago

Principal Technical Consultant, Ecologist

Titusville, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $140K/yr

6+ years exp

ERM is a global environmental leader seeking an experienced Principal Technical Consultant, Ecologist to implement existing programs in their Ewing, New Jersey office. The role involves coordinating environmental investigations, preparing technical documents, overseeing restoration projects, and maintaining client relationships.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate environmental investigations of surface water, sediments, and wetlands by preparing or reviewing sampling plans in accordance with applicable New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regulations and guidance

Contribute to preparing technical documents such as Ecological Evaluations and Ecological Remedial Investigation Reports by leading project teams through the data evaluation of soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment sampling results

Oversee riparian and wetland restoration projects in New Jersey under the auspices of the NJDEP and Natural Resource Trustees

Support ecological risk assessments by coordinating with the data team to process and interpret data for use by the risk assessor

Support land use and wetlands permitting efforts pursuant to NJDEP programs

Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality

Maintain positive relationships with clients and public agencies

Other duties may include natural resource surveys, biological monitoring (as necessary), field team management, and providing specialized site assessments

Qualification

BiologyWetland scienceEcological evaluationsEnvironmental regulationsTechnical writingTeam buildingClient communicationIntegrity

Required

BS or MS in biology, wetland science, plant ecology or similar field with experience pertaining to a specialized biological training or field. Or equivalent experience

6+ years (8+ years preferred) of consulting experience that involves oversight, QA/QC, technical writing, ecological evaluations, and multi-media permitting

Solid grasp of the key biological or wetland ecology impact assessment and management issues within various industry sectors, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices

Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations. Experience with NJDEP's Bureau of Environmental Radiation (BER) is a plus

Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to ecological assessment approvals

Well-developed team building and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges

Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company

Preferred

8+ years of consulting experience

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability and AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Company

ERM

Glassdoor3.6

ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

Founded in 1971

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.erm.com/

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