Biologist - Construction Monitor

About the role

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview: We are seeking an Environmental Construction Monitor to provide environmental monitoring, compliance, and inspection during the construction phase of projects in Texas and surrounding states. The successful applicant may be involved in a wide variety of projects including large utility-scale renewable energy projects, natural gas pipelines, and electric generation and transmission projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction monitoring and inspections independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills, familiarity with use of computers, digital data collection software, and data management.
• Experience performing environmental monitoring and SWPPP inspections for construction projects and ability to interact in the field with clients and other contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or soils science, biology, ecology, botany, forestry, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in environmental compliance and construction monitoring, including performing SWPPP Inspections and reporting.
• Excellent verbal communications and technical skills are mandatory, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude during year-round field work and working under aggressive schedules.
• Willingness to travel and be on-site for extended periods, working up to 6 days per week and 12-hour days outside in the elements.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform environmental compliance and inspection and understand permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge and experience performing other wetland delineations, habitat assessments, migratory bird nesting surveys, and other similar environmental studies and surveys.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence (applicable to all employees including part-time).
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.