Scientist I Ecology

At RES were looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond bringing initiative integrity and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is keywe thrive on teamwork open communication and diverse a field that constantly changes we value those who are resilient adaptable and resourceful in the face of challenges. If youre intellectually curious eager to learn and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources youll find your place here.

As a Scientist I at RES youll support field data collection environmental monitoring and ecological assessments that form the foundation of our restoration and mitigation projects. Working under the direction of experienced scientists and project managers youll contribute to meaningful work in the fieldcollecting and processing data supporting reporting efforts and gaining exposure to environmental regulations ecosystems and scientific best practices.

This is an entry-level opportunity ideal for a recent graduate or someone early in their career who is passionate about environmental science ecology or natural resources and wants to build a strong foundation for long-term growth.See what projects our scientists work on here. The position will require overnight travel 50% of the time.

• Youll be in the field not just behind a desk. Whether youre taking soil samples surveying stream banks or recording vegetation data youll see firsthand the ecosystems youre helping to restore.

• Youll build real-world scientific skills. From GPS data collection to interpreting maps and recording results youll apply and expand your environmental knowledge daily.

• Youll grow with mentorship. Youll work side-by-side with senior scientists field leads and project managers who are invested in helping you learn and succeed.

• Your work will have an impact. The data you collect will guide decisions that shape the future of restored wetlands streams and habitats across your region.

A Day in the Life

Your day might start at a project sitewalking transects through a wetland recording plant species and using GPS to mark key locations. Youll work as part of a small field team following sampling protocols maintaining equipment and ensuring every data point is accurate and well-documented. Later you might return to the office to enter your data into Excel or another database help process site photos and maps or contribute notes for a technical report.

Youll learn how environmental regulations influence what we do and begin to understand how habitat water quality and landscape features intersect in project planning. Over time youll become more familiar with regional flora and fauna permitting frameworks and the real-world application of scientific principles in the field.

• Bachelors degree in environmental science biology ecology geology natural resources or a related field
• 02 years of field experience (can include internships academic fieldwork or volunteer work)
• Basic knowledge of scientific methods data collection using GPS and/ or GIS tools and safe field practices
• Familiarity with ecological concepts such as native species soil profiles or hydrology
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and terrain

You will thrive in this position if you:

• Possess strong written communication skills for data documentation and reporting
• Have attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality data collection
• Have strong work ethic and reliability in team-based fieldwork

What would make you stand out

• Exposure to wetland stream or habitat assessments
• Experience with field sampling equipment inventories or monitoring protocols
• Understanding of regional environmental regulations and permitting

Please note that the Day in the Life section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.