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Artelia

Global engineering and project management firm

Wildlife Ecologist Engineer

Environmental EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least five years of experience in ecology, including at least five years during which solid expertise in fauna surveys and good knowledge of species, their biological cycles, and habitats were developed, enabling surveys that comply with French regulations.
  • Have a background in environmental science, agronomy, or general ecology from an engineering school or university.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of regulatory issues and be comfortable writing structured, well-supported environmental studies.
  • Be able to analyze, prioritize, and summarize issues; clearly and concisely write arguments; and present and support a position publicly.
  • Demonstrate adaptability, rigor, and autonomy in preparing studies and reports.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct fauna surveys, including birds, bats, amphibians and reptiles, insects, and mammals, to characterize species and habitats; perform surveys 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 conducting fauna surveys or specific ecological monitoring.
  • Contribute to environmental studies and regulatory submissions, including impact assessments, Water Act applications, Natura 2000 impact assessments, and applications for exemptions relating to protected habitats and species.
  • Act as an environmental project-owner assistant during construction monitoring or, occasionally, on ecological project-management assignments involving wildlife-friendly development, 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 taxa, 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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