Senior Consultant, Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist
What Your Impact Is- Lead field-based wetland delineations and protected species assessments that support responsible project development.
- Provide environmental permitting and compliance support for infrastructure, renewable energy, power, oil and gas, technology, and land development projects.
- Deliver technical analyses and environmental documentation that inform project decisions and regulatory approvals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify practical, science-based solutions for clients.
- Help clients manage environmental risks while supporting sustainable development goals.
- Contribute to high-quality project delivery while building trusted client relationships and delivering exceptional value.
What You'll BringRequired- BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
- 2-4 years (5 years preferred) of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Willingness and desire to support field assignments 50% to 60% of the time.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of climate and weather conditions.
- Working knowledge of field techniques for plant identification, soil sampling and hydric soil identification, and hydrology indicators.
- Experience performing wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
- Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
- Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
- Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports and building tables and spreadsheets (including tabulation and manipulation of data).
- Ability to engage in multifaceted and dynamic situations and collaborate with a team of experts throughout the lifecycle of a project.
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant: team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.
- Highly organized with a keen eye for detail while maintaining the big-picture perspective.
- High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred- Experience supporting environmental permitting and compliance activities involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and state or local regulatory agencies.
- Experience contributing to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- Experience supporting renewable energy, transmission, pipeline, facility siting, land development, or other capital infrastructure projects.
- Experience with environmental due diligence services, habitat assessments, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, permit matrices, and environmental risk assessments.
- Wetland Delineation Training.
- Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification.
Key Responsibilities- Perform wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
- With appropriate guidance and supervision, provide creative and fit-for-purpose technical analyses in your own field of specialization and support additional analyses outside of your area of specialization while collaborating with subject matter experts from other disciplines.
- Provide technical assistance on a wide range of capital infrastructure and other projects, including preparation of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements under the National Environmental Policy Act, environmental due diligence services, habitat assessments, wetland delineations and reports, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and other related environmental documents.
- Perform project delivery activities such as conducting field surveys, collecting and organizing field survey data, performing research and literature reviews, writing reports, and developing strategies and recommendations for clients.
- Conduct tasks related to environmental assessments, including but not limited to land use planning/facility siting, pipeline and transmission line routing studies, renewable energy desktop and field-based environmental assessments and reporting, and development of permit matrices and risk assessments.
- Assist in the preparation of project-specific compliance management plans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Perform multi-media permitting and compliance documentation with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and various state and local agencies.
- Work within quality, budget, schedule, and scope expectations while developing a basic understanding of project management responsibilities.
- Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client value on projects.
For the Senior Consultant, Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $80,100 –$102,400 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus paysubject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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