Ecological Project Manager

As an Ecological Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Athens, PA office, you'll join an established and growing team. You will provide leadership within project teams to help our clients in the power, oil & natural gas, and varied commercial markets achieve their project and operational objectives. You'll supervise staff ecologists and environmental scientists and lead projects. Joining CEC in Athens, PA offers the rare chance to build a meaningful career in a closeknit rural community while stepping into leadership roles that influence teams across the country. It's an opportunity to enjoy smalltown living without sacrificing bigpicture professional growth, nationwide impact, or a clear path to advancement.

CEC's corporate Ecological Practice accounts for a significant portion of our annual revenues, making it an essential part of the integrated services that we offer to our clients. CEC's Ecological Practice distinguishes itself from the service offerings of other firms because of the breadth of our technical expertise including: wetland and stream delineations and permitting; compensatory mitigation; threatened & endangered species surveys and compliance; ecosystem restoration; and environmental planning (NEPA and FERC). The corporate practice group works cooperatively across all CEC offices to bring the necessary ecological expertise to our clients' specific project needs.

Bachelor's of Science degree in an environmental or natural resources program such as Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Fisheries or a similar technical field
• Ability and willingness to develop, market, and expand CEC's services to existing and new clients
• Experience in Pennsylvania state and federal permitting; New York experience is a bonus
• Ability and willingness to provide mentorship to a very motivated and eager to learn junior staff of ecologists.
• 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental planning (NEPA/FERC); wetland and stream delineations, permitting, and mitigation; threatened & endangered species consultations and surveys; or ecosystem restoration

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. CEC does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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