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.
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At Verdantas, we blend engineering and environmental science together with advanced technology and world-renowned labs to create solutions with the big picture in mind. Through our diverse, in-house expertise, we provide forward thinking solutions that help our clients succeed in a changing world, ensuring each solution is paving the way for a better tomorrow. Our Mission People Focused. We’re passionate about our people. That’s why we’re creating a space for the industry’s top talent to join forces, access first-class training, and unlock limitless potential. Sustainable. Sustainability is a mindset that drives us. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating a more resilient future is deeply ingrained in everything we do. Tech-Integrated. We don’t just use technology; we are accelerated by it. As a tech-forward organization, we’re creating a culture of innovation that connects us and our clients with new realms of possibilities. Our strength lies in our people and purpose. We are Verdantas.

Staff Ecologist I

Staff Ecologist I

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