At Woodlot Alternatives, we hire exceptionally talented, hard working individuals.  We encourage applications at any time from talented environmental scientists with experience in terrestrial, aquatic and marine environments.   Open or anticipated positions are posted on this web page, so bookmark this page and check back often.  Finalists for open positions are expected to demonstrate field knowledge and writing skills as part of their review. 

How to Apply

Please include a detailed resume, technical writing sample (for non-seasonal positions), college transcripts, and cover letter stating salary requirements when you submit materials to Woodlot.   Make sure you submit only photocopies of writing samples, as we cannot return original materials to you.  

 If you wish to submit your materials, please mail them to the attention of:

John Lortie, President
Woodlot Alternatives, Inc.
30 Park Drive
Topsham, ME  04086

You may email a message of interest to jlortie@woodlotalt.com, but please do not email application materials.  Due to viruses, we filter unsolicited email attachments through our email system.  

Woodlot is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Current Openings:

Seasonal Wildlife Project Technicians - Wind Energy Division
Senior Project Managers - New England Region
Senior Wetland Scientist (Western MA) - Restoration Division
Project Manager - Water Resources Division
Wetland Scientist (ME) - Water Resources Division

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Seasonal Wildlife Field Technicians
Wind Energy Division

Woodlot Alternatives, Inc is hiring project field technicians for the fall 2007 field season, starting in late August or early September. Primary responsibilities will involve conducting natural resource surveys and providing field support for a number of wildlife field efforts, including extensive night surveys for a variety of species.  Projects are located throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

These seasonal contract positions require a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline and 1 to 3 years field experience. Candidates should have a solid background in wildlife, taxonomy, and/or botany, with some exposure to sampling protocols and field project logistics.  Superb observation skills are highly valued, as are a keen interest in ecosystems, comfort with computers and technology, a willingness to learn new skills while conducting fieldwork in rural or wilderness settings, and flexibility in work assignments.  For additional information about this work, please visit:
 www.woodlotalt.com/services/avian.htm

Compensation includes competitive pay, lodging, and per diem for meals. A willingness to travel and work long hours in the field is necessary.  Some positions are also available to assist with data analysis in our Topsham, Maine office.  Please indicate if you would also be interested in these positions.

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Senior Project Managers
New England Region

Woodlot  is currently looking for Senior Project Managers (SPMs) for our Topsham, ME, Burlington, VT and Pittsfield, MA offices. SPMs are responsible for managing multiple projects and clients, managing staff, and maintaining a high billable rate. We are seeking energetic, well-organized individuals with great writing and speaking skills, who are looking for a chance to grow within an exceptional organization. Excellent pay and benefits packages are available.

SPM duties at Woodlot include marketing to potential clients, defining scopes of work and cost estimates, delegating work tasks and schedules to staff, monitoring project status and work results, preparing and monitoring project budgets and expenses, approving draft invoices, quality control, and managing client relations. SPMs report on project progress and status to Woodlot’s Division Director, are responsible for managing QA/QC protocols, marketing, and assisting in employee evaluations with the Division Director as appropriate.

A degree in an environmental, planning, engineering, or legal field is required, as well as 5-10 years experience in planning, consulting, or regulatory permitting work. Travel within the New England region is required. 

Applications for this position should be sent to the attention of:  SPM Search Committee.

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Project Manager
Water Resources Division

Woodlot seeks an experienced Wetland Project Manager to manage multiple wetland-related projects throughout the Northeast.  Responsibilities include wetland delineations and characterizations, proposal and report preparation, wetland permitting, mitigation planning, client management, and related project management tasks. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline, 4 to 6 years of wetlands experience and 5 to 10 years of project management experience.  Superb writing skills are required.   Woodlot provides excellent benefits including full family medical coverage.  Applications for this position should be sent to the attention of: Wetland Project Manager Search Committee.

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Wetland Project Scientist - Maine
Water Resources Division

Woodlot seeks a Wetland Project Scientist based in the Topsham, Maine office to work on wetland-related projects throughout the Northeast.  Responsibilities include wetland delineations and characterizations, proposal and report preparation, and assisting in wetland permitting.  This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline and 2 to 5 years field experience with some exposure to project management.  Candidates should have a solid background in wetland science, soil science, botany, and wildlife biology.  Experience in wetland delineation, wetland function and value assessments, and wetland impact permitting is preferred.  Preference will also be given toward candidates that have HAZWOPER 40-hour training.   Superb writing skills are highly valued, as are a keen interest in ecosystems, comfort with computers and technology, a willingness to learn new skills, and flexibility in work assignments.    Woodlot provides excellent benefits including full family medical coverage.   Applications for this position should be sent to the attention of: Wetland Project Scientist Search Committee - Water Resources.

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Senior Wetland Project Scientist - Western MA
Restoration Division

Woodlot Alternatives, Inc. (Woodlot) seeks a Senior Project Scientist for our western Massachusetts office (WMO). Responsibilities may include business development, project management, wetland delineations and characterizations, proposal and report preparation, and wetland alteration permitting.  This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental discipline, 10 or more years of environmental consulting experience, and detailed knowledge of Massachusetts and federal environmental permitting. Excellent writing skills are required. Woodlot provides excellent benefits, including full family medical coverage. Applications for this position should be sent to the attention of: WMO Senior Wetland Project Scientist Search Committee.

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