Ecological Consultant

**Overview:** UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. **Summary** The Ecological Consultant role is responsible for assessing, mitigating, and providing recommendations regarding the environmental impacts of engineering projects. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued. **Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. **Physical Demands & Work Environment** - Lifting and/or occasionally moving up to thirty-five pounds can be expected, with or without reasonable accommodation. - Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk and hear. Body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation. - Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment and in the field. - Fieldwork may involve exposure to various environmental conditions, including outdoor work in different weather conditions and potentially remote or challenging locations - This is not a remote position. This role will be based on the selected job posting location. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Proficiently operates a computer + Ability to function in a high-stress environment, be a strong multi-tasker, and be a team player + Answers client questions and assists them promptly + Knowledge and usage of proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation + Conducts fieldwork in the role of Applied Ecologist, producing wetland delineations, imperiled species investigations, protected tree inventories, and FNAI plant community identification and mapping + Utilizes ArcMap to generate high-quality maps, sketches, and other graphics for technical reports and environmental permit applications + Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex ecological and regulatory concepts to both subject matter experts and the general public + Utilizes Tremble GNSS equipment, generate, manage, and manipulate spatial data + Ability to create reports based on the information gathered + Regular attendance is required + Follows safety procedures + Other duties may be assigned **Required Qualifications:** + Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria), may or may not be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role + Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification) + Proficiency in wetland delineation with demonstrable experience + Demonstrate a strong understanding of sediment biogeochemistry and wetland hydrology + Bachelor's degree in environmental Biology, Forestry, or related field + Proficiency with ArcMap, Tremble GPS + Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients + Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails + Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals + Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form **Preferred Qualifications:** + 3-5 years of experience in the same or related field + Master’s degree in Biology or related field + Professional certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist, ISA Arborist, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Gopher tortoise agent, etc. + Previous experience in an A/E/C firm **Who We Are:** UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level. **Growing in Excellence** As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us. **Why Work at UES?** We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. **Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.** Check out our website: https://teamues.com/ Follow us on social media: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-engineering-sciences-inc/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/universalengineeringsciences/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/universal\_engineering\_sciences/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/UniversalEngSci) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXK2FHVTcS5o9uLEKO7RuYg) \#GroundedInExcellence _EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job._ **Team:** Environmental Department **Work Type:** Full-Time **Location Type:** onsite