Biohabitats

Senior Landscape Architect

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:52:38 +0000

Biohabitats is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect with a strong background in ecology and experience in nature-based design and/or ecological restoration to join our Hudson River Bioregion team.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, design, project management, and graphic communication skills that can be applied to a variety of projects including planning studies, in-field ecological assessments, preparation of design plans and construction documents, and materials to support community engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will work with our multidisciplinary team of scientists, landscape architects, and engineers to lead and support ecological restoration, conservation, climate adaptation and resiliency, and environmental justice work for government, private, and non-governmental organizations.

Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.

Our Hudson River Bioregion office works closely with our Northeast Highlands and Coastal Bioregion on a range of master planning, green stormwater infrastructure, nature-based coastal resilience, and habitat restoration projects that transform landscapes and enhance ecological function and performance for communities and wildlife from New Jersey up through New England.

We provide outstanding benefits, as summarized on our Careers page.

Role and Responsibilities

Serving as Project Manager or Technical Lead on projects.

Leading and supporting a range of planning, design, and design-build projects related to ecological restoration, conservation, climate adaptation and resiliency, and environmental justice.

Creating site-specific concept designs.

Preparing design drawings, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.

Conducting natural resources and watershed inventories and field assessments.

Providing graphic communication oversight and input on projects and proposals.

Leading and participating in community engagement initiatives.

Providing construction phase services (e.g., bid support, construction observation).

Supporting Hudson River Bioregion business development activities, including maintaining client relationships, lead generation, and proposal writing.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

Professional experience related to ecological restoration, conservation, and climate adaptation and resiliency. Applied experience leading and supporting design projects from concept through construction drawings and implementation (e.g., grading, soils, planting plans, habitat enhancement features, and non-native invasive species management etc.).

Community engagement experience.

Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft 365.

2+ years of project management experience including oversight of budgets, deliverables, client relationships, and project teams.

Ability to lead or support field assessments under a variety of weather and site conditions.

Strong graphic, written, and oral communication skills.

Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.

Willingness to travel throughout the Hudson River and Northeast region.

Love for wild nature and a dedication to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship is a must.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

Familiarity with ecosystems of Hudson River, Long Island Sound, Coastal New Jersey watersheds.

Native plant identification and habitat assessments.

Familiarity with permitting of restoration projects in NJ, NY, CT, RI, or MA.

Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.

Experience in business development and professional networking in NJ, NY, and/or New England.

Experience with construction oversight; familiarity with restoration construction a plus.

Education

Master’s degree in landscape architecture with a background in ecology or related discipline.

Years of Relevant Experience

10-15 years of relevant experience as a Landscape Architect with an emphasis on ecological design and at least 2 years of project management experience.

Professional Registration

Registered Professional Landscape Architect preferred

Salary Range

$110,000.00 - $125,000.00

Location

Brooklyn, NY. Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment. During the onboarding period, new team members are expected to spend several days each week in our Brooklyn office. They can then transition to at least two office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel.

To Apply

Provide Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 10 MB). Applications without these components will not be considered.

Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance-oriented, and values-led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying. Biohabitats also participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

Restoration Ecologist

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:51:54 +0000

Biohabitats is seeking a Restoration Ecologist with experience in southeast Piedmont and Coastal ecosystems to join our growing Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in ecological assessment, restoration, and monitoring of freshwater and coastal wetlands, riverine and riparian systems, native grasslands, and the forest communities of Southeast Atlantic ecosystems. They will also bring project management experience, with the ability to lead projects, coordinate across teams, and manage timelines and deliverables effectively. Strong field ecology skills are essential, including native plant identification, wetland identification and delineation, tree surveys, coastal and terrestrial habitat assessments, RTE surveys, and wildlife monitoring.

We provide outstanding benefits as described on our Careers page.

Role and Responsibilities

Conduct ecological field studies, watershed assessments, and biological monitoring and reporting.

Support all phases of ecological restoration and natural lands management. planning, assessment, design, permitting, construction oversight, and monitoring.

Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on projects.

Lead/participate in technical meetings with internal and external team members, clients, permitting agencies, owners, and community stakeholders to review project updates, activities, and deliverables.

Lead/support clear, comprehensive deliverables (reports, plans, drawings, specifications, & cost estimates).

Review deliverables for regulatory compliance, participate in regulatory permitting processes.

Support business development and proposal preparation.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

Project management experience.

Knowledgeable in ecological data collection and assessment of inland/coastal wetland systems, piedmont and coastal riverine systems, and Southeastern flora and fauna.

Understanding of ecological design principles (wetland, streams, living shorelines, nature-based solutions, green infrastructure).

Familiarity with restoration design including the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Knowledge and experience with federal and state regulatory permitting.

Familiarity with ArcGIS and proficient in Microsoft 365.

Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently or collaboratively.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledgein:

SER restoration recovery wheel standards, SITES, Living Buildings Ecology of Place petal, and WELL.

Broader southeastern ecosystems of Ridge and Valley, Mississippi Coastal Plain, Gulf, Appalachian Plateau.

Community engagement (e.g. representing firm/projects at public meetings, participation in design/planning workshops).

Business development and proposal preparation.

Education

MS or PhD preferred in ecology (Restoration Ecology, Ecology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, etc.)

Years of Relevant Experience

7 + years of relevant experience

Professional Registration

Relevant certification or ability to obtain within six months is a plus (e.g., Professional Ecologist, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Professional Wetland Scientist)

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Location

Raleigh, NC or Charleston, SC

Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment with new team members expected to initially spend several days each week in the Charleston or Raleigh office during onboarding, but with the ability to transition to fewer office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel.

To Apply

Provide Cover Letter, Resume, and Work Sample as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 10 MB). Please note that the work sample should demonstrate ecological assessments and/or writing skills. Applications without these components will not be considered.

Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance oriented, and values led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying. Biohabitats also participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

Engineering Technician

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:51:43 +0000

Biohabitats is seeking an Engineering Technician with deep field experience to provide operational support, technical design support, operations and maintenance (O&M) guidance, and construction administration/observation for decentralized and centralized water and wastewater infrastructure. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, technically skilled in pumping, piping systems, controls, instrumentation, and metering, and passionate about integrating ecology and design.

The Engineering Technician for this position will support a multidisciplinary team on integrated water strategies for public, private, and institutionalclientsthroughout the country. Projectswillinclude decentralized-scale, water and wastewater treatment, water reuse, and natural treatment systems/constructed wetlands. Biohabitatsisknown for our system integration, high performance sustainable infrastructure, and use ofnature-basedsolutions.

Biohabitatsworkswith public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission torestore the earth and inspire ecological stewardshipserves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company,Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.

We provide outstanding benefits as describedonourCareers page.

Role & Responsibilities

Field & Operations Support - Provide on-site troubleshooting and operational support for wastewater, water reuse, rainwater harvesting, and related systems; Support system start-up, commissioning, and performance optimization; Develop O&M procedures and training materials for operators and clients.

Technical Design Support - Assist in the selection, sizing, and specification of pumps, meters, valves, piping systems, controls/SCADA, and related components; Support the preparation of design and construction documents (plans, details, and specifications); Contribute to narrative/report production, process flow schematics, and equipment schedules.

Construction Administration & Construction Observation - Perform administrative reviews of submittals and requests for information; Conduct in-field construction observations and prepare site reports; Support punch lists, closeout documentation, and as-built verification.

RequiredSkills, Experience, and Knowledge

Hands-on knowledge of pumps, meters, valves, piping systems, instrumentation, controls, and related equipment, primarily as it applies to onsite/decentralized systems.

Demonstrated experience providing operations support and field troubleshooting.

Experience assisting with preparing design and construction documentation (plans and specifications).

Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Willingness to travel to field sites about 8 – 12 times a year. Vehicle and valid driver's license required.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

Experience with wastewater process operations or technologies such as MBBRs, constructed wetlands, sand filters, trickling filters, UV, and/or ozone.

Project management and/or team leadership experience.

Cost estimating and technical writing experience.

Enthusiasm for travel and hands-on work at project sites.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Environmental, Mechanical, Civil) or equivalent knowledge/experience.

Licensure

Certified Water/Wastewater Operator credentials are desirable but not required.

Years of Relevant Experience

7+ years of field experience with water/wastewater and related infrastructure systems, with emphasis on decentralized scale systems

Salary

$100.000.00 - $115,000.00

Location

Denver, CO, Portland, OR, or Santa Fe, NM

Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment with new team members expected to initially spend several days each week in the Denver, Portland, or Santa Fe office during onboarding, but with the ability to transition to fewer office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel.

To Apply

ProvideCover Letter and Resume as Adobe Acrobat files (notto exceed5MB).Applications without these components will not be considered.

Biohabitatsis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance-oriented, andvalues-led organization. We are acertified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive atBiohabitats, we highly encourage you to review ourMission and Valuesbefore applying.Biohabitatsalsoparticipatesin the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employeesare required toverify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit:https://www.e-verify.gov.