Senior Biologist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a full-time Biologist for our Earth and Environment Section – Pacific Northwest Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group working hybrid out of Seattle, Redmond, WA or Portland, OR.

Responsibilities

• Support and help build the environmental project team working on transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, transportation projects, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services.
• Serve as the main point-of-contact for biological-related project needs in Washington and Oregon.
• Support biological field survey efforts in Washington and Oregon, including surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species.
• Aid with additional wetland and biological surveys, permitting, and documentation across the western U.S.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field.
• Five (5) + years prior consulting work, ideally with linear corridor projects, e.g., pipelines and/or electric transmission.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the USACE, USFWS, WDFW, ODFW, DSL, Ecology, USFS and BLM survey requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Substantial biological field survey knowledge.
• Must be able to work in remote conditions and independently or as part of a small survey team as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willing and able to periodically travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five (5) + years of consulting experience.
• Preferred qualifications include electrical transmission and distribution system experience, business development and market expansion experience, mentoring and recruiting staff experience, construction compliance monitoring experience, and experience in writing and managing the preparation of technical reports or permit applications.

Skills

Effective communication skills are important for success in this role, especially while completing field work and working as part of a larger team.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $78,100 - $128,900

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule with some remote work options.