NPEC Ecologist

Job Description

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive — and if you're an ecologist ready to help clients navigate regulations associated with wetlands, waters, and wildlife habitat and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. Based out of our Cleveland, OH office, you'll spend your time in the field and in the office — delineating wetlands, assessing streams, guiding restoration, and preparing the permits that move important projects forward.

Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and ecosystems we serve.

• Lead and conduct wetlands and waters delineation field work, report writing, and federal & state jurisdictional determination requests, along with wetland and stream assessments and categorizations.
• Prepare permit applications for USACE, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with USFWS, state agencies, and others regarding threatened & endangered species effects determinations.
• Support wetland, stream, and terrestrial restoration and mitigation projects, including identification of common native and invasive plant species.
• Manage projects, budgets, and client relationships while guiding and training field staff and supporting other disciplines as needed.
• Travel regionally for field assignments, including occasional overnight and out-of-state work (roughly 40% of the time).

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology/botany, hydrology, soil science, or a related field (a master's is a plus).
• 4‑8 years of experience directly related to wetland delineation and waters permitting, with helpful background in botanical surveys, T&E species surveys, native vegetation restoration, invasive species control, or wildlife habitat restoration.
• Working knowledge of the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and regional supplements, Clean Water Act Section 404/401, and local permitting processes (experience with NEPA, DOT, or stormwater permitting is a plus).
• Proficiency with GPS technology, ArcGIS, and electronic field data collection plus Microsoft Office (a GIS certificate is a plus).
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record, and comfort with field conditions — traversing rough terrain, carrying up to 30 lbs., and working outdoors in varying weather.
• Strong written and verbal communication, sound professional judgment, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no‑cost employee‑only medical coverage.

We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.

We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time

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