Biologist II (Remote)

Cedarville Engineering Group • Pottstown, PA

5d • Remote

About The Position

CEDARVILLE ENGINEERING GROUP is seeking a Biologist II for a remote position to support a variety of government projects. In this role, you will serve as a technical lead and mentor other Environmental professionals. This is a hands-on, field-and-remote role in a lean firm where flexibility matters — one week you are conducting biological surveys in the field, the next you are writing the report that backs them up. This is field biology work on real government projects: Biological surveys and natural resource inventories on government and military project sites, Field data collection that holds up to scrutiny, Report writing and technical documentation, Technical leadership and mentoring of other Environmental professionals, Natural resource and stormwater management project support, including invasive species, forestry, and threatened & endangered species work. This is a remote position with approximately 25% travel to project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 3–5 years of professional biology experience
• Field biology and natural resource project experience, including technical report writing, invasive species management, herbaceous studies, forestry inventories / tree surveys and threatened & endangered species inventories
• Wetland & waterway delineation and report development
• GIS data collection, analysis and management. Proficient in ArcGIS.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead and mentor other Environmental professionals
• Comfortable working outdoors and in the field across varying conditions and terrain
• OSHA certifications (HAZWOPER, OSHA 10/30/40) required for fieldwork — CEG will provide training to obtain them if not already held
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a federal background check
• REAL ID required
• Able to perform physical fieldwork, including lifting equipment and working outdoors in varying conditions

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience on federal or government projects
• Experience with Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs)
• Regulatory permitting including PA Chapter 102 & 105 and US Army Corps Section 404
• Familiarity with natural resource surveys and stormwater management programs
• Strong technical writing skills — turning field data into a clean report is a real plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct invasive species surveys, mapping, and management on government and military project sites following established protocols
• Conduct threatened & endangered species inventories and associated habitat assessments
• Perform herbaceous studies, forestry inventories, and tree surveys, and maintain accurate field notes and logs
• Operate field survey, GPS, and monitoring equipment
• Support and lead site investigations, ecological monitoring, and natural resource management activities
• Write clear, accurate technical reports, field summaries, and supporting documentation
• Compile, organize, and quality-check field and survey data
• Review and quality-check reports, field data, and deliverables prepared by other Environmental professionals
• Contribute to permit applications, regulatory submittals, and project deliverables
• Support natural resource management projects, including Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs), wetlands, habitat, and environmental assessments
• Support stormwater management projects and MS4 and related regulatory compliance efforts
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and interdisciplinary teams to keep work moving
• Serve as a technical lead on field investigations, biological survey programs, and reporting tasks
• Mentor, train, and guide other Environmental professionals in field procedures, species identification, data quality, and technical writing
• Provide technical direction and review to ensure work products meet project, client, and regulatory requirements
• Support project managers with task planning, scheduling, and coordination of field staff
• Follow all site health and safety plans and federal installation requirements
• Obtain and maintain OSHA certifications (HAZWOPER, OSHA 10/30/40 as applicable) — CEG will provide training if not already in place
• Lead by example to help keep the field team safe and compliant on every site

Benefits

• Training and certifications provided, including OSHA certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level