Restoration Ecologist

Biohabitats•Raleigh, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Biohabitats is seeking a Restoration Ecologist with experience in southeast Piedmont and Coastal ecosystems to join our growing Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in ecological assessment, restoration, and monitoring of freshwater and coastal wetlands, riverine and riparian systems, native grasslands, and the forest communities of Southeast Atlantic ecosystems. They will also bring project management experience, with the ability to lead projects, coordinate across teams, and manage timelines and deliverables effectively. Strong field ecology skills are essential, including native plant identification, wetland identification and delineation, tree surveys, coastal and terrestrial habitat assessments, RTE surveys, and wildlife monitoring. Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute. We provide outstanding benefits as described on our Careers page.

Requirements

Project management experience.
Knowledgeable in ecological data collection and assessment of inland/coastal wetland systems, Piedmont and coastal riverine systems, and Southeastern flora and fauna.
Understanding of ecological design principles (wetland, streams, living shorelines, nature-based solutions, green infrastructure).
Familiarity with restoration design including the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Knowledge and experience with federal and state regulatory permitting.
Familiarity with ArcGIS and proficient in Microsoft 365.
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently or collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

SER restoration recovery wheel standards, SITES, Living Buildings Ecology of Place petal, and WELL.
Broader southeastern ecosystems of Ridge and Valley, Mississippi Coastal Plain, Gulf, Appalachian Plateau.
Community engagement (e.g. representing firm/projects at public meetings, participation in design/planning workshops).
Business development and proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

Conduct ecological field studies, watershed assessments, and biological monitoring and reporting.
Support all phases of ecological restoration and natural lands management: planning, assessment, design, permitting, construction oversight, and monitoring.
Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on projects.
Lead/participate in technical meetings with internal and external team members, clients, permitting agencies, owners, and community stakeholders to review project updates, activities, and deliverables.
Lead/support clear, comprehensive deliverables (reports, plans, drawings, specifications, & cost estimates).
Review deliverables for regulatory compliance, participate in regulatory permitting processes.
Support business development and proposal preparation.