Entry Level Ecologist

Overview:

As an entry level ecologist for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you’ll be exposed to a wide variety of clients, markets, and projects driven by today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape.  As part of a team of about 40 ecologists in Pittsburgh and 120 ecologists nationwide, you will be in the field collecting data on wetlands, streams, aquatic life, threatened and endangered species, rare plants, and more!  You will enter our career model where you aren’t just an assistant but a leader in training.  You will learn what data to collect and why we collect it. As you progress on your career path you will eventually lead field teams and gain project management experience.

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic;
• A desire to work outdoors in all seasons and weather;
• B.S. or B.A. in a natural sciences field (e.g., Biology, Environmental Sciences / Studies, Ecology);
• 1-2 years’ professional ecological or biological experience; and
• Ability to work as part of a large team of ecological experts who will teach you a wide variety of skills.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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