Principal Technical Consultant, Ecologist

Ready to make an impact? Join ERM and take your career to the next level with a global leader committed to sustainability and technical excellence.

Why This Role Matters

At ERM, we’re shaping a sustainable future by solving complex ecological challenges for some of the world’s leading organizations. This is your opportunity to step into a senior-level role where your expertise drives meaningful environmental outcomes—without the pressure of immediate business development. You’ll join a collaborative team in our Ewing, New Jersey office, to work on high-profile projects, and influence ecological strategies that make a real difference.

What Your Impact Is

As a Principal Technical Consultant, Ecologist (Scientist or Biologist) , you’ll be the go-to ecological subject matter expert, guiding critical projects from concept to completion. Your leadership will ensure technical excellence across ecological evaluations, permitting, and restoration initiatives. You’ll help clients navigate regulatory landscapes, maintain strong agency relationships, and deliver solutions that meet scope, budget, and quality expectations—all while advancing ERM’s reputation as a trusted global partner.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• BS or MS in biology, wetland science, plant ecology, or a related field—or equivalent experience.

• 6+ years of consulting experience (8+ preferred) in ecological evaluations, QA/QC, technical writing, and multi-media permitting.

• Deep knowledge of biological and wetland ecology impact assessment and management issues across industry sectors.

• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations; NJDEP experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and maintain integrity and professionalism.

Preferred:

• Experience with NJDEP’s Bureau of Environmental Radiation (BER).

• Established reputation with regulators and recognized technical expertise in ecological assessment approvals.

• Positive, collaborative mindset with a drive for ERM’s global success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental investigations of surface water, sediments, and wetlands, ensuring compliance with NJDEP regulations.

• Lead project teams in preparing technical documents, including Ecological Evaluations and Remedial Investigation Reports.

• Oversee riparian and wetland restoration projects under NJDEP and Natural Resource Trustees.

• Support ecological risk assessments through data interpretation and collaboration with risk assessors.

• Manage land use and wetlands permitting efforts under NJDEP programs.

• Maintain strong client and agency relationships while delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Additional duties may include natural resource surveys, biological monitoring, field team management, and specialized site assessments.

For the Principal Technical Consultant, Ecologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $122,612 – $140,354 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Who We Are: 

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.  

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Thank you for your interest in ERM! 

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