Ecologist (Part-Time)

GHD • Golden, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join its US Central Environmental Impact Assessment team in Golden, Colorado. The role supports project management, leads biological data collection, and prepares environmental reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies. The Ecologist will serve as a field lead for natural resource surveys, including vegetation surveys, wetland delineations, and habitat assessments, and will translate field findings into regulatory documentation.

The position supports ecological surveys, environmental and risk assessments, reclamation and restoration work, and permitting across industries such as energy, transportation, water infrastructure, land development, and manufacturing. The Ecologist will work with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies, support client projects, and may assist other environmental service lines. The role follows a hybrid model, with three days a week in the office and travel to job sites as needed.

Requirements

• Approximately 4–6 years of experience in environmental consulting or similar experience.
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.
• Expertise in local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements, particularly USACE Section 10/404, USFWS, CPW, CDPHE, and CO DRMS requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites as needed for field activities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), or qualifications and willingness to obtain such certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological field surveys, including wetland delineations and habitat assessments for rare, threatened, or endangered flora and fauna.
• Support collection of biological, chemical, and ecological data for environmental assessments and risk assessment projects.
• Support reclamation and ecological restoration activities, including vegetation management, revegetation, erosion and soil stabilization, invasive species control, and field monitoring.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of reclamation and restoration plans and regulatory deliverables, coordinating with permitting, biology, and engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Support permitting for projects in energy, transportation, water infrastructure, land development, and manufacturing.
• Share field insights with the multidisciplinary team and support junior staff development.
• Support existing clients with efficient and innovative solutions to project needs.
• Provide potential cross-disciplinary support to EHS compliance, emergency response, and contamination assessment and remediation service lines.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility beginning the first day of the month following three months of service.
• Paid time off, starting at 16 days per year and increasing with years of service; includes rest, sick, and personal time.
• Holiday pay for eligible employees; GHD observes nine holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement for eligible regular full-term employees: 50% of qualifying costs, up to $250 annually.

What This Job Offers

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