Ecologist

Job Description Join a global professional services leader! We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.Our US Central Environmental business is looking for a mid-level Ecologist to join their Natural Resources, Impact Assessment & Permitting team based in Houston, TX. In this role, you will join a growing team of ecologists/scientists, assist with the management of projects, assist in the collection of biological data and prepare environmental reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local government agencies.

This role is ideal for a field-savvy professional with strong technical writing and permitting experience, who thrives in dynamic outdoor environments and enjoys translating field data into meaningful regulatory documentation. The selected candidate will serve as a field lead, demonstrating expertise in natural resource surveys such as wetland delineations and habitat assessments. Preference will be given to individuals who are adaptable, eager to expand their skill set, and capable of applying their field experience to support a diverse range of environmental teams and initiatives.

ResponsibilitiesServe as a field lead for natural resource surveys, including wetland delineations and habitat assessments for rare, threatened or endangered flora and faunaSupport the collection of biological, chemical, and ecological data to inform environmental assessments and/or to support risk assessment projectsPrepare technical reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local agenciesCollaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental regulationsApply your field expertise to support permitting efforts for a range of industries, including energy (pipelines, facilities, renewables), transportation, water infrastructure, land development, and manufacturing.

Experience with public sector and maritime/coastal permitting is also highly valued.Contribute to a multidisciplinary team by sharing field insights and supporting junior staff developmentSupport existing GHD clients with the implementation of efficient and innovative solutions to address their project needsPotential cross-disciplinary support for other environmental service lines such as EHS compliance, emergency response, and contamination assessment & remediationPersonal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.

Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace.

Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and resources, and draft and complete standard requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.Community of Practice Management: Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions.

Solutions could be techn