Senior Ecological Professional

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Greenville, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Ecological Professional for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Ecological Practice at the Charlotte, NC office, you’ll play a key leadership role in supporting and growing our ecological services. You’ll provide senior-level technical oversight on a variety of projects, mentor staff, and contribute to the continued expansion of our practice. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams, applying your expertise to deliver high-quality ecological solutions while supporting both project execution and strategic growth initiatives. At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field
15+ years of experience in environmental planning, Clean Water Act permitting (Sections 401/404), or ecosystem restoration
Experience supporting projects under NEPA or FERC regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated success developing and managing client relationships across industries such as energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, or real estate
Established professional network with a track record of generating new business opportunities
Experience leading technical teams and providing mentorship to staff and project managers

Responsibilities

Provide senior oversight on various ecological projects, including technical and quality reviews and mentoring staff
Business development for CEC through your existing professional network and internal CEC resources.