Senior Consultant, Permitted Bat Biologist, Natural Resources

About the role

Join ERM and help us deliver innovative solutions that protect biodiversity while powering progress. This role is crucial for shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure projects across the Great Plains and Midwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mist-netting and radio-telemetry surveys for protected bat species.
• Oversee acoustic surveys and review acoustic data.
• Develop survey protocols, budgets, and proposals.
• Conduct desktop site reviews and submit permit applications.
• Analyze data and prepare high-quality reports for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with NEPA, ESA, and other environmental regulations.
• Maintain rigorous quality control standards across all deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Valid USFWS Section 10 permit for bat mist-netting surveys in the Eastern USA.
• 4+ years of experience conducting bat surveys and managing related tasks.
• Expertise in mist-netting, radio telemetry, and roost emergence counts.
• Familiarity with acoustic bat surveys and associated software.
• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in biology or related discipline.
• Experience with ArcGIS, GPS-based survey equipment, and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of NEPA, ESA Section 7 & 10, and state-level environmental reviews.
• Previous work on renewable energy, transmission, or pipeline projects.

What You’ll Bring

• 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. Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods, including overnight travel.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Who We Are

We are the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.