7 Ecological Restoration jobs in the United States

Assistant Director, Ecological Restoration Institute

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This position provides administrative and executive support for the ERI Executive Director and Leadership Team. Responsibilities include overseeing administrative processes such as financial management, personnel management, event planning, and confidential matters. The role also involves HR liaison duties, supervising staff, developing operational guidelines, managing budgets, and supporting facility management. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with seniority at the mid-senior level, and is a full-time role within the higher education industry. The position is subject to funding availability and is integral to the ERI's leadership team.

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Partner Plus are delighted to be retained by a global leading environmental agency for a Senior Ecological Restoration Engineer / Project Manager.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer / Project Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned civil or environmental engineer to take the lead on impactful, technically challenging projects that restore and enhance ecosystems. Our work spans fish passage design, dam removal, wetland restoration , and coastal resilience . This role offers a hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental engineering projects from planning through to implementation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, including federal agencies (DoD, USEPA, USFWS, NOAA), non-profits, and private sector partners.
• Oversee and contribute to all phases of engineering design:
  
  • Plan and specification development
  • Cost estimation
  • Hydraulic and hydrodynamic modeling (HEC-RAS, RMA or similar)
  • AutoCAD-based design
  • Floodplain and habitat restoration planning
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Manage construction oversight, including administration and QA/QC.
• Participate in EA's project management and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) .
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  
  • Civil/water resources engineering
  • Coastal or aquatic restoration (e.g., dam removal, fish passage)
  • Technical writing and reporting
  • Regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

Join Us! We are seeking an entrepreneurial ecological restoration practitioner to join the Ecological Restoration team at Save the Sound. Would you like to restore shoreline habitat, reconnect rivers, and install green infrastructure? Are you an experienced project manager passionate about restoring our natural ecosystems? If so, you may be the ideal candidate to join our region's pre-eminent environmental non-profit and expand our ecological restoration work throughout Westchester County and New York.

Who We Are

Save the Sound leads environmental action in your region. We fight climate change, save endangered lands, protect the Sound and its rivers, and work with nature to restore ecosystems. We do this in many ways, from legislative advocacy and legal action to engineering, environmental monitoring, and hands- on volunteer efforts. For more than 50 years we've been ensuring people can enjoy the healthy, clean, and thriving environment they deserve-today and for generations to come. For more information on our mission and programs, visit

The Ecological Restoration Team is a growing group of eight individuals who share a deep love and respect for the natural world and find joy in working with community members to identify and implement projects that restore the conditions for thriving ecosystems and diverse communities. With a wide array of lived experience and unique skills, the team is an open and curious group of professionals who support one another and are the staff members most likely to show up in the office covered in mud. The team is excited to welcome another New York-based member.

The Position

The New York Ecological Restoration Program Director will lead the expansion of Save the Sound's ecological restoration work in Westchester County, the Bronx, Queens, and Long Island, building on the organization's existing relationships, reputation, and track record of completed projects. This individual will work with other members of leadership to craft and execute a strategy to expand the Ecological Restoration team's physical, tangible, on-the-ground projects in Westchester County and New York. The New York Ecological Restoration Program Director will be responsible for developing a pipeline of restoration projects while supporting Project Manager(s) to ensure that active projects are progressing through planning, design and construction.

This position will be supervised by the Senior Director of Ecological Restoration and be based out of Save the Sound's office in Larchmont, NY and will work closely with the rest of the Ecological Restoration Team, Water Quality Team and other programs.

1. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION & PLANNING
   1. Lead in the identification, assessment, and pursuit of project opportunities for the Ecological Restoration team in New Projects typically include, but are not limited to, coastal restoration and resiliency, river restoration through aquatic connectivity, watershed planning, green infrastructure, and environmental stewardship.
   2. In collaboration with the development team, identify and write grant proposals to fund new projects and assist with execution of the annual development plan to support meeting the annual organizational and program goals, such as drafting content for grant and private funding proposals and attending donor events.
   3. Research historical and current watershed-based work in the Long Island Sound watershed in New York, and develop relationships with watershed representatives within Westchester County, the Bronx, Queens and Nassau
   4. Work closely with Save the Sound's Water Quality team to identify potential abatement of hotspots found by water quality monitoring
   5. Work with the members of leadership to prioritize projects with the highest ecological significance and/or highest environmental justice
2. PROJECT DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
   1. Manage highly complex projects and oversee NY's applied ecological restoration work. Support NY project managers to lead the design and implementation of ecological restoration projects in New York, including (but not limited to) coastal resilience, aquatic connectivity (like dam removals and culvert right-sizing), watershed planning, and green
   2. Providing technical guidance and support to assist team members in procuring regulatory permits, overcoming obstacles, and addressing questions from the team as well as project partners, consultants, and contractors.
   3. Monitor trends and best practices in ecological restoration and seek opportunities to advocate for regional adoption of processes and best practices to streamline restoration implementation.
   4. Support other members of the Ecological Restoration team managing projects in New York to navigate relationships, permitting, and funder
3. MANAGEMENT OF NEW YORK ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TEAM
   1. Provide senior management, guidance and mentoring to support NY project managers.
   2. Foster opportunities for the team to grow as restoration practitioners and build skillsets.
4. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
   1. Develop and execute a strategy for ecological restoration work in New York to establish Save the Sound as the leading organization for restoration project
   2. Facilitate communication and collaboration between the Westchester and New Haven teams to develop synergies between restoration and water quality
   3. Build a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the Ecological Restoration team's work, how it advances organizational vision and mission, and the processes by which projects are selected, planned, designed, and
   4. Periodically assist as an ecological restoration technical expert for policy and advocacy efforts;
5. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING
   1. Work with other members of leadership to scan for and pursue new and/or deeper relationships with organizations, elected officials, and grassroots community
   2. Work with colleagues to develop practices and processes that center authentic working relationships which advance environmental
   3. Forge positive working alliances with a diverse array of community organizations and individuals as well as the engineering and construction
   4. Gather and/or develop ecological restoration methods and tools to be utilized in-house and shared with our broader partner network.
   5. Act as spokesperson for Save the Sound's NY Ecological Restoration team and work with the Communications Team to deliver storylines for communications to turn into stories that excite the public;

Qualifications and Characteristics

Must-have requirements:

• Proven track record of high-level leadership with strong skills in management and relationship building;
• Project management of ecological restoration projects;
• Contract, budget, and grant management; and,
• A strong background in one or more of the following areas of restoration practice:
  • Coastal or riverine resilience planning, design, or implementation;
  • Ecological or water resource engineering;
  • Living shorelines, tidal marsh restoration, or nature-based features;
  • Riverine or coastal habitat restoration;
  • Green infrastructure;
  • Fish passage design, fisheries management; or
  • Applied Ecology, Urban Ecology, and/or Ecological or Landscape

Desired Qualifications and Characteristics:

We do not expect applicants to meet 100% of the following preferred qualifications. Research shows that women and

people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you believe at least one subset of the following applies to you:

• Demonstrated interest, knowledge, and experience in ecological restoration and protection, (New York experience preferred);
• BS or MS and/or equivalent work experience in environmental science, planning, engineering, fluvial geomorphology, natural resources, construction management or non-profit management;
• Strategic stakeholder relationship management, including work in underserved communities that have been disproportionately affected by planning and development decisions adversely affecting public health, access to nature and quality of life;
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team atmosphere;
• Comfort working in a grant-driven environment, developing and tracking project deliverables, grants and managing budgets;
• Experience overseeing the construction of projects with multiple, diverse stakeholders that require significant logistical coordination and organization, including private, public agencies, non-profit organizations and municipalities (New York experience preferred);
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience conducting restoration planning and site identification through desktop, field survey, wetland and habitat assessments and other technical survey techniques;
• Familiarity with the management of design consultant and construction contractors (review of scope, contracts, design plans, specifications, budgets, schedules, and field inspections);
• Working knowledge of environmental permitting at local, state, and federal levels (New York experience preferred);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly about complex issues in a way that is clear and engaging to a broad audience;
• Familiarity with relevant computer programs beyond basic Office suite, such as Arc GIS or AutoCAD;
• Ability to travel statewide and to participate in site visits and meetings; and,
• Spanish language skills a

Terms & Compensation

This is an at-will, full-time, salaried, exempt position. The salary range is $85,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company sponsored health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) with company match after 1 year, life and long-term disability insurance, a generous time off package, and opportunities for professional development.

This position is contingent upon the continued level and availability of funding for work organizationally. Save the Sound reserves the right to modify or terminate employment if funding is reduced or unavailable.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, list of references, and description of three relevant projects. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications will be accepted starting July 8th, 2025, until the position is filled.

We are a thoughtful and thorough organization. We will be in touch to acknowledge receipt of your application and to schedule selected applicants for an interview. Our hiring process can take from 7 to 10 weeks. You will be informed when the hiring process is complete. Please be patient.

Additional Details Common to All Positions

Save the Sound's Commitment to Equity and Diversity - Save the Sound is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our organizational leadership and staff are working to deepen Save the Sound's diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to attract a more diverse applicant pool, and to add and retain more outstanding Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to all levels of our team. We work in diverse communities and landscapes and are actively working to increase our focus on driving environmental justice and equitable outcomes through our work.

Shared Organizational Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining positive and productive working relationships with all Save the Sound staff members, including providing and receiving constructive feedback;
• Participating in building productive relationships with Save the Sound's members, external partners, policy makers, and the general public; and
• Completing all administrative work on time, such as timesheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents.

Hybrid Work Arrangements - Save the Sound currently has a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement. Staff are expected to report to either of our offices at least 1 day per week (unless their position requires otherwise). Details of this arrangement are determined upon hire and employees must notify their manager of any necessary changes. It is at the manager's discretion to amend the agreed-to work arrangement dependent upon business needs, work performance or other factors.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 60-70k base Salary

Job Description:
This supervisory role involves planning, directing, and leading project activities to ensure client satisfaction and adherence to company values within set timelines and budgets. Key tasks include budget and schedule management, resource allocation, and coordination with subcontractors. Project Managers are responsible for solving issues, client communication, and completing projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• • Project Oversight:
    Manage assigned projects from start to finish, ensuring project goals, budgets, and timelines are met. Assign projects, communicate goals to Crew Leads, schedule tasks, and oversee all project activities.
  • Client Communication:
    Maintain regular client contact, conduct initial project meetings, provide updates, and address any concerns. Ensure all communications align with project requirements and client expectations.
  • Financial Management:
    Monitor project budgets, prepare estimates for additional work, track and document any deviations, and submit cost estimates for warranty work as needed.
  • Team Supervision:
    Train team members, enforce policies, conduct performance reviews, and maintain regular team meetings. Ensure compliance with all safety standards and uphold company philosophy.
  • Purchasing & Inventory:
    Secure materials within budget, schedule deliveries, inspect quality, and track inventory. Manage project materials and ensure tools and equipment meet quality standards.
  • Subcontractor Management:
    Coordinate work, monitor quality, approve or reject work, and ensure alignment with project requirements.
  • Safety Compliance:
    Adhere to safety regulations and OSHA standards. Report hazards, injuries, or near misses promptly.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:
Degree in construction management, business, or environmental science (or equivalent experience) with at least 4 years in a management role. Proficiency in budgeting and scheduling.

Technical Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office, QuickBooks, and basic accounting. Familiar with ecological restoration practices, plan reading, GPS data management, and budgeting.

Certifications:
Valid drivers license, Illinois Pesticide Operator License, First Aid/CPR, I100/S130/S190 firefighter, OSHA 30-hour, and HAZWOPER 24-hour certification.

Core Values:
Pizzo prioritizes safety, client satisfaction, and team professionalism. We expect all team members to represent our brand, uphold our core values, and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.

A full job description will be provided.

We offer a competitive benefits package, and a comprehensive overview will be shared with you during the interview process.

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Job Description:
This supervisory role involves planning, directing, and leading project activities to ensure client satisfaction and adherence to company values within set timelines and budgets. Key tasks include budget and schedule management, resource allocation, and coordination with subcontractors. Project Managers are responsible for solving issues, client communication, and completing projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• • Project Oversight:
    Manage assigned projects from start to finish, ensuring project goals, budgets, and timelines are met. Assign projects, communicate goals to Crew Leads, schedule tasks, and oversee all project activities.
  • Client Communication:
    Maintain regular client contact, conduct initial project meetings, provide updates, and address any concerns. Ensure all communications align with project requirements and client expectations.
  • Financial Management:
    Monitor project budgets, prepare estimates for additional work, track and document any deviations, and submit cost estimates for warranty work as needed.
  • Team Supervision:
    Train team members, enforce policies, conduct performance reviews, and maintain regular team meetings. Ensure compliance with all safety standards and uphold company philosophy.
  • Purchasing & Inventory:
    Secure materials within budget, schedule deliveries, inspect quality, and track inventory. Manage project materials and ensure tools and equipment meet quality standards.
  • Subcontractor Management:
    Coordinate work, monitor quality, approve or reject work, and ensure alignment with project requirements.
  • Safety Compliance:
    Adhere to safety regulations and OSHA standards. Report hazards, injuries, or near misses promptly.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:
Degree in construction management, business, or environmental science (or equivalent experience) with at least 4 years in a management role. Proficiency in budgeting and scheduling.

Technical Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office, QuickBooks, and basic accounting. Familiar with ecological restoration practices, plan reading, GPS data management, and budgeting.

Certifications:
Valid drivers license, Illinois Pesticide Operator License, First Aid/CPR, I100/S130/S190 firefighter, OSHA 30-hour, and HAZWOPER 24-hour certification.

Core Values:
Pizzo prioritizes safety, client satisfaction, and team professionalism. We expect all team members to represent our brand, uphold our core values, and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.

A full job description will be provided.

We offer a competitive benefits package, and a comprehensive overview will be shared with you during the interview process.

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**Company Description**
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**AECOM's** San Diego Natural Resources group is actively seeking an ecological restoration crew member for full-time employment. The candidate will support numerous projects in the southern California region, and report to the Field Director formally with day to day supervision from the Crew Leader.
**Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:**
+ Under the direction of the Crew Leader and Field Director, provide field labor for all aspects of habitat restoration including but not limited to nonnative species control (manual, mechanical, and chemical), native seed application and container plant installation and maintenance, construction and maintenance of temporary irrigation systems, and erosion control.
+ Act as back-up for the Crew Leader in his/her absence.
+ Work on complex projects with support and guidance from the Field Director and Crew Leader.
+ Maintain the Annex (National City) and Clover Flat (Campo) facilities - e.g., irrigation, climate control, and security systems.
+ Maintain seed cleaning and other equipment.
+ Maintenance of Qualified Applicator Certificate.
+ Consult with supervisor about unusual problems and developments.
+ Participation in and enthusiasm for AECOM's health and safety culture. Compliance and enforcement of OSHA and AECOM specific safety policies.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements:**
**Must Have Skills/Experience (Including any required Certifications):**
+ High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience in native habitat fieldwork.
+ Knowledge and understanding of equipment and techniques used to perform habitat restoration.
+ Knowledge and familiarity with use and repair of small power equipment, such as weed eaters, chain saws, and blowers.
+ Willingness to perform herbicide application.
+ Native plant species knowledge and identification.
+ Elementary GPS capabilities.
+ Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check; many projects/ clients are security sensitive.
+ Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
+ Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record to drive between job sites.
+ Majority of daily tasks require moving and working in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, variable outdoor conditions including heat, dusts, chemicals, moisture, and dryness.
+ Position requires frequently lifting, carrying, and loading equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. such as extinguishers, Indian pumps and small power equipment without assistance and up to 50lbs. with assistance.
+ Often performing repetitive bending & stooping, power gripping/squeezing to perform maintenance tasks and operating equipment.
+ Position requires wearing personal protective equipment, including safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protection and face shield.
**Preferred Skills/Experience:**
+ Experience with electronic data collection devices.
+ CPR/First Aid certified.
+ English/Spanish bilingual.
+ Operation of specialized equipment such as bulldozers.
+ Excellent work ethic and team-player attitude. Ability to lead, as needed.
+ Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to follow specific instructions.
+ Ability to effectively express his or herself orally to other project staff.
**Additional Information**
+ Sponsorship Opportunities for US Employment Authorization are not available for this position.
+ Relocation Benefits are not available for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $19.57/hour - $4.24/hour.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10128216
**Business Line:** Environment
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** West
**Career Area:** Science
**Work Location Model:** On-Site
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Field Services LLC