Staff Ecologist I

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a Staff Ecologist I to join our team in Fresno, California. We provide consulting services to public, private, and non‑profit clients in California and across the United States. Our team supports projects from early planning and design through construction and long‑term environmental monitoring. This role offers hands‑on learning opportunities while supporting real‑world projects from start to finish. What You'll Do Conduct field surveys and collect ecological data, including flora and fauna inventories, wetland delineations, soil and water sampling, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring Prepare daily survey and monitoring reports and assist senior staff with environmental reports and technical documentation Coordinate with project teams to ensure field activities are completed safely and on schedule Maintain field equipment and assist with database entry and management of ecological data What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field 0-2 years of relevant work, internship, or academic field experience Knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations is a plus Ability to support environmental analysis and associated documentation Familiarity with GIS tools and ecological data platforms Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Salary Range:

$30 - $33

Benefits:

Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet Ready to take the next exciting step in your career journey? Dive into our current job openings and discover the perfect opportunity waiting just for you. Explore our diverse range of roles across various departments and embark on a path towards growth, innovation, and success. Your dream job could be just a click away… For assistance filling out applications, complete this form.