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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 50d ago
Apply by Jul 13
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Field Ecologist assists in conducting applied ecological studies, including wetland delineation, species assessments, and biological monitoring. They are responsible for collecting environmental data, maintaining field equipment, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Proficiency in GIS software, GPS equipment, and the ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in rugged terrain are required.
Full job description
Overview
At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.
Position Overview
The Field Ecologist role is responsible for the assistance of conducting applied ecological studies, including wetland delineation, imperiled species assessments, tree surveys, and biological monitoring.
Responsibilities
Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures
Perform wetland delineation
Conduct applied ecological investigations
Collect and record environmental data, including GPS coordinates, species observations, and habitat characteristics, during field surveys
Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of field equipment, such as GPS devices, water quality meters, and data loggers
Must be willing to travel within the state of Florida, if applicable
Complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
Turn in required paperwork daily
Regular attendance is required
Must be flexible to schedule changes and hours to support business needs
Follow all company safety procedures and policies
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or related field
Master’s degree in biology, environmental science, or related field preferred
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Functional knowledge of local flora and fauna
Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and proficiency with ARC GIS, and Tremble GPS
Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form. Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in the industry
Experience with wetland delineation and permitting
Travel Requirements
● This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
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Physical Demands & Work Environment
This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
EEO Statement
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
UES provides professional engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services to clients across the United States. We’re experts in the areas of environmental and earth sciences, sustainable infrastructure solutions, and geophysical technologies.
WHAT WE DO
Our experts identify and solve complex engineering and construction challenges by providing clients with innovative, technology-based solutions. Our goal is to support the design and construction of sustainable infrastructure solutions from development to redevelopment.
WHO WE SERVE
With nearly 4,000 professionals across 100+ branches, UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries such as transportation, infrastructure, water and wastewater, technology, power transition, healthcare, education, industrial, residential, and more.
OUR PROJECTS
We’ve successfully completed hundreds of thousands of projects across the country including work on solar farms, electric battery plants, data centers, roadways, bridges, water reservoirs, hospitals, schools, stadiums, airports, hotels and resorts, residential homes, and more.
Offices: 4205 Vineland Road, Suite L1, Orlando, Florida 32811, US · 8050 NW 77th Ct, Medley, Florida 33166, US · 820 Brevard Ave, Rockledge, Florida 32955, US · 1417 SW 15th Ave, Ocala, Florida 34471, US · 911 Beville Rd, South Daytona, Florida 32119, US
UES provides professional engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services to clients across the United States. We’re experts in the areas of environmental and earth sciences, sustainable infrastructure solutions, and geophysical technologies.
WHAT WE DO
Our experts identify and solve complex engineering and construction challenges by providing clients with innovative, technology-based solutions. Our goal is to support the design and construction of sustainable infrastructure solutions from development to redevelopment.
WHO WE SERVE
With nearly 4,000 professionals across 100+ branches, UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries such as transportation, infrastructure, water and wastewater, technology, power transition, healthcare, education, industrial, residential, and more.
OUR PROJECTS
We’ve successfully completed hundreds of thousands of projects across the country including work on solar farms, electric battery plants, data centers, roadways, bridges, water reservoirs, hospitals, schools, stadiums, airports, hotels and resorts, residential homes, and more.
Offices: 4205 Vineland Road, Suite L1, Orlando, Florida 32811, US · 8050 NW 77th Ct, Medley, Florida 33166, US · 820 Brevard Ave, Rockledge, Florida 32955, US · 1417 SW 15th Ave, Ocala, Florida 34471, US · 911 Beville Rd, South Daytona, Florida 32119, US