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Artelia

Global engineering and project management firm

Fauna Ecologist Engineer

Environmental EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a higher education background from an engineering school or university in environmental studies, agronomy, or general ecology.
  • Have at least five years of experience in ecology, including strong expertise in fauna surveys and knowledge of species, biological cycles, and habitats sufficient to conduct surveys in accordance with French regulations.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of regulatory issues and be comfortable drafting structured, well-supported environmental studies.
  • Demonstrate adaptability, analytical ability to assess, prioritize, and synthesize issues, clear and concise writing, public speaking and argumentation skills, rigor, and autonomy.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct fauna surveys, including birds, bats, reptiles and amphibians, insects, and mammals, to characterize species and habitats, independently or with more junior engineers, and meet government-agency expectations.
  • Help project managers identify ecological issues during project design, assess impacts, and define avoidance, reduction, and compensation measures.
  • Support the management and scoping of naturalist subcontractors carrying out fauna surveys and specific ecological monitoring with project partners.
  • Contribute to environmental studies and regulatory submissions, including impact assessments, water-law applications, Natura 2000 impact assessments, and derogation applications concerning protected habitats and species.
  • Act as an environmental assistant to the project owner during construction monitoring, or occasionally perform ecological design services such as wildlife-friendly developments, habitat restoration, and ecological connectivity.
  • Contribute to commercial proposals with project managers from different specialties.
  • Represent Artelia in meetings with project owners, elected officials, partners, and government agencies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Specialization in one or more taxonomic groups, such as bats, birds, amphibians and reptiles, or insects.
  • Knowledge of ecological connectivity, habitat fragmentation, or ecological engineering measures applied to fauna.
  • Proficiency with naturalist data-processing tools and geographic information systems.

About the Company

Artelia

Global engineering and project management firm

Overview: - What it does: A European engineering and project management group formed by COTEBA and SOGREAH, offering multi-disciplinary services in building construction, infrastructure, and environment. - How it works: Combines 1300 engineers and skilled staff with 45+ years of practice, operated as an independent, employee- and management-owned group, delivering client-focused engineering, consulting, and project management across more than 30 locations worldwide through the Artelia network. - How it differs from competitors: 100% employee- and management-owned independence, broad international reach, and a culture centered on ethical behavior, health, safety, and environmental consciousness, with an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach. - Goal: Provide global, multi-disciplinary engineering and project management solutions that help clients successfully plan, design, build, and operate projects in construction, infrastructure, and environment.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Saint-Ouen, France
Founded
2010

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