Experienced Biologist

WSP•Hailey, WA

3d•Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Biologist for their Earth and Environment Sector – North Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group. This role will focus on supporting environmental projects such as transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, and transportation projects. The biologist will conduct biological field surveys across the North Mountain Region, including surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species. The position also involves assisting with wetland and biological surveys, permitting, and documentation, while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and ethical decision-making principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field
Three to five (3-5) + 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
Must be 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Support biological field survey efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Oregon.
Conduct biological field surveys including avian, wildlife, vegetation, wetland/waterway, and sensitive species and T&E species.
Perform biological field surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species.
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.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
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.