Senior Environmental Consultant

CZR Incorporated

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina (on-site)

CZR Incorporated is a small environmental consulting firm in North Carolina, serving clients throughout the southeastern United States. CZR offers multidisciplinary scientific, natural resources inventory, planning, and management services to the public and private sectors, especially in the coastal environment. CZR seeks a full-time Sr. Environmental Consultant.

Position Overview

·         Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, a leader within our team, and a subject-matter expert in environmental permitting and compliance. This role requires strong technical expertise in Section 404/401/CAMA delineation and permitting, with proven experience in North Carolina, and surrounding areas.

·         Candidate will be adept at managing a variety of projects—particularly linear utility projects, transportation projects, and coastal development—from inception to completion.

·         Responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams, maintaining close communication with clients and regulatory agencies, and ensuring all deliverables meet technical, regulatory, and schedule requirements. This is a hands-on role that combines fieldwork, data analysis, permitting, and client interaction with strategic leadership and staff mentorship.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, clients, regulatory agency staff, and project partners.
• Analyze, interpret, and present complex environmental data.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of environmental consulting experience, with at least 5 years in project leadership roles.
• Expertise in Section 404/401/CAMA delineation and permitting, including direct experience with project in NC.
• Proven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in linear utilities, transportation, and/or coastal development.
• Strong technical background in wetland science, environmental regulations, and ecological assessments.  Strong field skills and willing to participate and adapt to a variety of tasks in uncomfortable field conditions. Experience with small boating skills preferred.
• Excellent client service skills and the ability to engage confidently with agency personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership in staff development and team building.
• Proficiency with environmental data collection, GIS tools, and report preparation.

Non-smoking office. Excellent benefits. E.O.E. Send cover letter, resumé, references, and desired compensation to czrwilm@czr-inc.com or CZR Incorporated, 4709 College Acres Drive, Suite 2, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Engineering Project Manager (Water Quality)

End Date: September 19, 2025 

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SUMMARY

This position is part of the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division and is primarily responsible for providing project management skills and principles in conjunction with the planning, design and construction of storm drainage improvement and water quality enhancement projects. This position currently allows for a hybrid work schedule.

This position is involved in managing engineering consultants that perform planning, design and construction administration of projects including storm drainage improvement, stream restoration, pond improvement and stormwater control measures. This position will be responsible for managing multiple active projects of varying scope, complexity, and budget. Project budgets can range from $100,000 to over $5 million.

Offering Range: $93,609.00 - $104,009.99 Commensurate with Experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete technical review of consultant prepared planning reports, construction plans, cost estimates and contract specifications for technical competency, consistency and constructability issues.
• Manage/control project schedules, budgets and design requirements for flood control, stream restoration and water quality projects.
• Serve as lead coordinator for clients and citizens on all assigned projects.
• Provide customer service by serving as key divisional and team resource.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path in project initiation, planning, implementation and closeout utilizing project management software. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments, city officials, and the public.
• Working knowledge of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual, Charlotte-Mecklenburg BMP Design Manual, City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications and other local ordinances, requirements and/or manuals.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and to work collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word and Excel).
• Ability to interpret, analyze, prepare and explain complex technical reports, data, technical specifications and recommendations.
• A valid driver’s license, a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Rosgen training is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and three (3) years of progressive work experience in planning, design and construction of storm drainage systems.

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