[Hiring] Protected Species Services - Project Manager @Edge Engineering and Science

Role Description

EDGE is seeking qualified individuals to join our team of species experts who specialize in addressing potential impacts to protected species including:

• Freshwater mussels
• Fish
• Crayfish
• Mammals (bats)
• Birds
• Reptiles
• Amphibians
• Rare plants
• Insects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, dynamic environmental consulting firm. The position would be based in one of our offices or remote for the right candidate. As a Biologist/Ecologist your primary focus will be on addressing Endangered Species Act (ESA) issues for clients, including:

• All phases of the design and implementation of protected species surveys consistent with federal and state requirements
• Project management
• Client management
• Proposal preparation
• Budgetary management
• Agency consultation
• Data collection
• Data management
• Report preparation in support of projects throughout the eastern United States

There will also be opportunities for career growth through informal coaching and formal professional development, which could include attendance at conferences sponsored by industry, federal and state agencies, and scientific groups.

Today’s businesses are facing the most comprehensive and complicated suite of environmental regulations on record. At EDGE, we provide our clients the insight and expertise to achieve their business objectives amidst this complex landscape.

We stand apart from other consulting firms by putting the client’s needs at the forefront of everything we do, delivering innovative and responsive solutions across multiple practice areas.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Biological Science, Environmental Science, Fisheries, Natural Resource, or related degree
• 5 to 10 years of consulting experience
• Knowledge of Endangered Species Act
• Significant experience with federally- and/or state-listed protected species
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, ability to work within a diverse team
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to travel during survey season

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Biological Science, Environmental Science, Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related degree (preferred)
• Federal or State Scientific Collection Permit (preferred)
• SCUBA certification (aquatic professionals) (preferred)
• Boat operator certification (aquatic professionals) (preferred)
• Telemetry experience (terrestrial professionals) (preferred)
• Qualified Surveyor List (aquatic & terrestrial professionals) (preferred)

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Employer matched 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus program
• Student loan repayment assistance after 12 months of employment for employees who graduated within 6 years of start date
• Competitive maternity leave

Please note: EDGE will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H‐1B visa, OPT, etc.) to fill this position.