RES is looking for an Ecologist I with up to one (1) year of relevant work experience based out of Dania Beach, FL office.

The mission: to conduct environmental impact reviews (EIRs) for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) design projects (roadway and bridge plans), working in-house at the FDOT, and assessing potential environmental impacts of the proposed improvements.

Three days a week you will be working in the FDOT office as an extension of their staff. You will be conducting environmental desktop reviews using GIS tools and creating maps in ArcMap – so technical GIS savvyness is required! The objective is to identify potential environmental conflicts and to communicate them to the design staff. The other two days of the week will be spent either in the field (expect some overnight travel), or in our Dania Beach office.

You will be also evaluating avoidance and minimization measures for areas of potential impact, compiling the environmental documentation for the project, reviewing the project at the end of design for an issuance of an environmental certification. Be ready to showcase your technical writing skills during the interview!

The rest of the time you might be working on wetland delineations, wildlife surveys, writing natural resources reports, and permitting assistance.

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• B.S. in an environmental science-related field (such as but not limited to ecology, forestry, botany, geology, soils, hydrology, etc.)
• Proficiency in GIS tools
• Experience with and / of understanding of NEPA
• Knowledge of Florida flora and fauna
• Knowledge of Florida environmental regulations and laws

What will make you stand out?

• Advanced technical writing skills
• Experience performing wetland delineations
• SCUBA certified

Who is RES: We are the nation’s largest and most experienced provider of ecological restoration and water resource solutions. To date, we have restored over 294 stream miles and 58,000 wetland acres, in addition to conserving and preserving 9,100 acres of endangered species habitats. RES operations include planting over 14,000,000 restorative trees and reducing over 250 tons of polluting nutrients. RES ecological solutions enable a balance of economic development and ecological sustainability.

Our culture: Working for RES means having a career that truly makes an impact and a job that helps make nature and communities better. Our people share a deep interest and passion for sustainability and ecological restoration. As an ever-growing company, we cultivate entrepreneurship, flexibility, and collaboration while taking a bold approach to project development. We foster a team environment while enriching individual growth.