Senior Ecological Restoration Field Lead

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is seeking a full-time Senior Ecological Restoration Field Lead to join our growing team in Northeast Wisconsin, with project work throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. This position is field-based and plays a critical leadership role in executing and overseeing ecological restoration projects including native plant installation, invasive species management, erosion control, and habitat enhancement.

The Senior Ecological Restoration Field Lead is responsible for leading, training, and mentoring field crews, coordinating daily field operations, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. Work will occur across a variety of natural communities including prairie, wetland, woodland, shoreline, and in-water environments, as well as infrastructure-related sites such as utility rights-of-way, solar facilities, and roadside corridors.

This position is based out of the Freedom, Wisconsin office and requires regular travel throughout the Upper Midwest, with periodic overnight travel, extended work weeks, and seasonal overtime (primarily April–October).

These are full-time benefits eligible opportunities with an anticipated base wage between $28 to $36 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Multiple advancement and growth opportunities available!

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees enjoy a generous paid vacation package, pro-rated according to start date. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and competitive benefits and compensation packages.

Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real – it's based on a commitment to our values, which guides us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate daily activities of restoration field crews.
• Execute and oversee restoration work including native seeding and planting, erosion control installation, invasive species control, herbicide application, mowing, and site maintenance.
• Plan work activities, schedule crews, and anticipate material, equipment, and staffing needs to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Interact professionally with clients, landowners, contractors, inspectors, and internal project managers.
• Train, mentor, and develop field staff, promoting strong crew cohesion and performance. Ensure adherence to project specifications, environmental regulations, and health and safety plans.
• Identify and mitigate job-site hazards; promote a strong safety culture.
• Operate, inspect, and ensure proper maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Accurately complete daily field documentation, reports, and logs.
• Assist with map reading, GPS/GIS data collection, and basic…