Biologist & Environmental Permitting Lead

Jacobs Solutions • Bellevue, WA

296d • $84,300 - $147,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Jacobs' Bellevue office is seeking a mid- to senior-level Biologist & Environmental Permitting Lead to join the Pacific Northwest Ecosystem Restoration, Science and Planning (ERS&P) team. Our dynamic interdisciplinary team includes biologists, environmental planners, cultural resources experts, geomorphologists, stream restoration engineers who provide leadership and support for public and private sector infrastructure projects primarily in Western WA. At Jacobs, we see our job as more than environmental consulting - we are helping our clients secure our world's natural resources. Together, our team helps deliver some of the most exciting and transformative infrastructure projects in the region, from fish passage to wetland and stream mitigation, to sustainability initiatives and more.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related scientific discipline or technical field.
• 8+ years in environmental consulting, including 5+ years in Washington State and 3+ years as environmental permitting task lead or project manager for complex transportation and/or water infrastructure projects.
• Experience completing local, state, and federal permitting (i.e., Clean Water Act Section 401/402/404, Endangered Species Act, SEPA, Critical Areas, and Shoreline permitting).
• Proven ability to lead aquatic resource surveys with strong knowledge of PNW vegetation, soils, wetland community types, and stream characteristics.
• Demonstrated successful team player with experience mentoring staff and building inclusive teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including traditional design-bid-build and progressive design-build.
• Certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist from the Society of Wetland Scientists.
• Familiarity with common construction impacts to wetlands, wildlife, and fisheries resources.
• Ability to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits.
• Biology and/or permitting experience in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, or Hawai'i.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, biologists, planners, and other professionals to assemble regulatory compliant environmental plans, reports, and permits.
• Maintaining excellent communication with clients, regulatory agencies and local government officials, employees, subcontractors.
• Supporting proposal preparation, client relations, and business development.
• Providing inclusive management and fostering career growth of entry-to-mid environmental staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree