Wetland Ecologist

Overview

Enhance your career at ra Smith as a Wetland Ecologist in our Municipal Services division and discover why we’re ranked #2 as a Top Workplace.

ra Smith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our seven office locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California.

Are you ready to contribute your talents to a variety of projects that positively impact communities across the country? Consider this opportunity:

• Wetland and waterway delineation, as well as reporting and permitting.
• Navigability and Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) Determinations.
• Rare species habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys.
• Proficiency in using GPS equipment (Trimble) to collect field data.
• Experience with computer-aided mapping software (e.g., Arc Map, Field Maps, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Create cost estimates and project scopes.

ra Smith has a strong history of maintaining a people‑oriented culture that provides a great work‑life balance and a highly competitive compensation and benefit package. We support and encourage professional development opportunities and provide career growth charts for our supervisors and employees.

Specific benefits include:

• Generous paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Wellness programs for health insurance savings
• Identity Shield and Legal Shield programs
• Life assistance programs
• Corporate wear reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• 401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
• Tuition and professional licensure/certification reimbursement program
• Paid memberships to professional organizations
• Paid seminars and conferences
• A variety of mentoring and training programs
• Company picnics and seasonal events
• Social and team‑building opportunities
• Fun sports leagues such as softball, basketball, bowling, cycling, disc golf, and others

We are proud to be an EOE/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disabled employer.

Wetland Ecologist – Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science or related degree from a U.S. accredited college or university (MS or PhD a plus).
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Excellent oral, written and analytical skills.
• Self‑motivated, positive, organized and must be able to work independently.
• Be able to travel as projects require and be willing to work in various field situations.
• Applicable U.S. based work experience.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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