Perteet’s creative approach to infrastructure improvements delivers new and innovative ideas that help our clients solve today’s challenges with tomorrow in mind. With three offices in the Puget Sound region and one in Ellensburg, Perteet has a thorough understanding of local procedures and issues. Our on-the-ground knowledge and wide capabilities allow us to tailor our services to each of our client’s specific goals and challenges.

Wetland Ecologist

Perteet, a civil engineering, planning and construction management consulting firm is searching for a Wetland Ecologist.

Projects involve wetland and stream assessments and mitigation primarily for public projects in Western Washington and sometimes in Eastern Washington.

Responsibilities include:

• Being a knowledgeable resource for multidisciplinary design teams with a civil engineering and capital project focus.
• Scoping, conducting and delivering wetland delineations, stream assessments, and habitat impact assessments associated with public infrastructure projects and industrial land development
• Participating in client outreach and project development activities, including project identification and tracking, proposal support and client relations
• Managing legacy wetland and stream related monitoring projects including client contacts, budgets, expenses, and supplemental contract needs.
• Writing technical reports as primary scientific author and preparing wetland and stream related permit documentation to industry standards.
• Working with in-house engineers, planners, landscape architects, and multidisciplinary staff to prepare project deliverables related to natural systems.
• Coordinating and collaborating with US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Ecology, Fish and Wildlife agencies, Department of Natural Resources, and city/county local agencies.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• PWS certification or demonstrated ability to obtain certification in the first 12 months of employment.
• Successful public agency project experience in Washington State.
• Advanced degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources management, or closely related field to be considered a “biologist” by training and expertise.
• At least 3 years’ experience in wetland/stream environmental consulting Completion of Department of Ecology trainings for wetland rating assessments and demonstrated knowledge of wetland and stream ecosystems in Washington State and in the Puget Sound lowlands.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and manage, with limited supervision, wetland determinations/delineations, stream assessments, wetland ratings, functional assessments, fish and wildlife habitat assessments, biological evaluations/assessments, and mitigation planning and design.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, GPS devices, and experience using GIS applications
• Demonstrated success in communications, organizational skills, and writing skills appropriate for environmental consulting.

PERTEET.COM
2707 COLBY AVENUE, SUITE 900
EVERETT, WA 98201
425.252.7700

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $47.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. We provide PPE and follow all of the required safety precautions when working in the field and/or the office.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Wetland Ecology: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness To Travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No