Senior Biologist

Who You Are

• Required Qualifications:
  • 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 USFWS, BLM, USFS, and state-agency 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 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
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Northwest permitting experience – i.e. northern spotted owl, marbles murrelet, anadromous fish, etc.
  • Experience in construction compliance monitoring
  • Experience in writing and managing the preparation of technical reports or permit applications
  • Experience organizing and managing complex field survey efforts for transmission line, pipeline, or renewable energy projects

Your Impact

• 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
• Support biological field survey efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Oregon
• Assist with wetland and biological surveys, permitting, and documentation
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making by adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

What We Offer

• WSP Benefits:
  • Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation (or other personal time)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
• Compensation:
  • Expected Salary (all locations): $74,200 - $146,900
  • Expected Salary (Colorado only): $83,600 - $137,900