Biologist - Associate Project Manager
About The Position
TRC is seeking a Natural Resources Associate Project Manager/Biologist to join our Planning, Permitting, and Licensing Practice. The successful candidate will report to TRC's TX offices in Austin, Houston or Arlington. The Natural Resources Associate Project Manager/Biologist will have an emphasis in environmental planning and permitting for a variety of projects and clients in the areas of renewable energy, electric generation and transmission, energy transition, and oil and gas. The successful applicant will be involved in a wide variety of projects including oil and gas pipelines, other products pipelines, municipal, transportation, electrical transmission, and renewable energy generation and storage projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field.
- 5 to 10 years of post-degree experience.
- Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable federal regulatory agencies, including, FERC, USACE, USFWS, and EPA.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable state regulatory agencies.
- Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory.
- Ability to direct field staff in medium to large field mobilizations.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
- The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and motor vehicle records check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NEPA document Preparation
- Experience with FERC Resource Report Preparation
- Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
- Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Responsibilities
- Project management responsibilities for small to medium sized projects.
- Support biological field surveys including wetland/waterbody delineations, habitat assessments, wildlife and plant species-specific surveys, and breeding bird and raptor surveys.
- Prepare reports from field surveys.
- Provide support in preparing permit applications for at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Prepare technical reports/correspondence including critical issues analysis and effects determinations for environmental assessments, as applicable.
- Consult with federal and state agencies for project compliance.
- Abide by Company policies and procedures.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
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.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
