Ecological Engineer

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

If you're passionate about restoring streams and wetlands, improving water quality, and creating sustainable, nature-based solutions, we'd love to talk with you. We're looking for an Ecological Engineer who enjoys both technical design and hands-on fieldwork and wants to see projects from concept to construction.

Why This Role Is Exciting

You'll work on projects that directly improve the environment, including:

• Stream and wetland restoration
• Habitat creation and enhancement
• Water quality improvement initiatives
• Nutrient management projects
• Shoreline stabilization and nature-based solutions
• Our team is involved throughout the entire project's lifecycle from planning and field investigations to design and construction support-giving you the opportunity to see your work come to life and make a real difference.

What You'll Do:

As an Ecological Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative restoration and environmental projects by:

• Conducting field assessments, stream surveys, monitoring, and site investigations
• Developing restoration and ecological engineering designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Creating construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Supporting environmental permitting efforts and regulatory coordination
• Assisting with project proposals, scopes, budgets, and conceptual plans
• Participating in construction oversight and implementation activities
• Interpreting field data and preparing technical reports
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project managers in delivering successful projects on time and on budget

What We're Looking For:

You may be a great fit if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Ecological or Environmental Engineering preferred)
• Experience or training in ecological restoration practices such as:
  • Natural Channel Design
  • Stage 0 Stream Design
  • Fluvial Geomorphology
  • Nature-Based Shoreline Design
  • Similar restoration-focused methodologies
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within six months
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop design plans and construction drawings
• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills
• A passion for problem-solving, innovation, and environmental stewardship

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position is $76,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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