Southeast Ecology Team Lead

Overview

The Southeast Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Department is seeking a Senior level Environmental Scientist to serve as the Ecology Team Lead for our growing business needs. The successful candidate will have experience in ecological field studies, including stream/wetland delineations and protected species investigations, supporting linear transportation and utility projects across the southeastern U.S., and familiarity with regional DOT environmental reporting procedures and state/federal permitting requirements.

• Provide technical expertise and training/mentoring to Ecology staff.
• Prepare project scopes, fee proposals, schedules, and budgets for ecology tasks/projects for manager review.
• Assign projects and establish project and task priorities, coordinating with biologists across Jacobs’ entire EPP Department.
• Ensure ecology project tasks are completed within established deadlines, budgets, and scope of work (develop ETCs, communicate with PMs, and maintain records for scope creep).
• Serve as lead QA/QC reviewer of all ecology documentation for the Atlanta office, including sub-consultant work.
• Establish and maintain QA/QC procedures for the Ecology group, staying current on evolving technical guidance from agencies and maintaining successful client evaluation scores.
• Assist in identifying and developing new clients and service sectors for the Ecology group, participating in sales discussions and networking groups.
• Assist in developing proposals (RFQ/RFP responses) requiring ecology services.
• Assist in preparing ecology training sessions/modules for internal departments and external clients.
• Review and approve time sheets and expense reports of Ecology staff.
• Assist in preparing project invoices by completing monthly project progress reports as needed.
• Conduct yearly performance appraisals of ecology staff.
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts to grow the Ecology group (e.g., CoPs, networking groups, sales calls, and lead facilitation with local DOTs).
• Identify potential ecology staff candidates through job requisitions, resume review, and interview participation.
• Maintain updated knowledge of ecology and environmental permitting regulations and procedures implemented by Jacobs’ clients.
• Assist with fieldwork and report preparation as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related biological discipline.
• 10+ years in the environmental consulting industry.
• Ability to charter and lead a field project or task team focused on client service and internal delivery goals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, ArcGIS, and Bluebeam.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Master’s Degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field.
• Professional certification or proctored pathway, such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS).
• Working knowledge of GIS and mobile data collection apps (e.g., Google Earth, ArcGIS Field Maps).
• Experience implementing biology/ecology-related environmental procedures for municipal and state DOTs and USACE, among others.

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in deferred compensation plans or an Executive Deferral Plan. The role offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $92,000.00 to $. Pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.