Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist

Why This Role Matters

Erm's Impact Assessment & Planning (IAP) team is one of the fastest-growing groups in our global business. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist, you'll be at the forefront of sustainability for some of Northern California's most high-profile utility and infrastructure projects.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1+ years of experience in environmental consulting or biological fieldwork in Northern California.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (ESA, CESA, CEQA, California Coastal Act).
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to health, safety, and field protocols.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting within the power sector.
• Familiarity with special-status species, plants, and habitats in Northern California.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Biological Resource Assessments and related technical documents.
• Support CEQA and NEPA compliance efforts, ESA Biological Assessments, and CDFW 1602 permitting processes.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget expectations while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Build positive working relationships with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to project coordination and support deputy project management tasks.

Pay and Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay for the Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist position is $67,200–$85,420 (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 pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.