Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

8d•$61,299 - $75,562

About The Position

Are you ready to launch your environmental career with work that truly matters—hands-on field experience, real-world biological assessments, and meaningful contributions to projects that shape California’s future? At ERM , you won’t just observe—you’ll learn, grow, and make an immediate impact alongside experts who are invested in your professional development. Why This Role Matters ERM’s Impact Assessment & Planning (IAP) team is one of the fastest‑growing groups in our global business, and as a Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist , you’ll be at the forefront of sustainability for some of Northern California’s most high‑profile utility and infrastructure projects. This is your chance to grow your technical skills, contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes, and be part of a collaborative team shaping a cleaner, more resilient future. What Your Impact Is Provide biological expertise that guides vegetation management operations and maintenance activities for a major California utility. Develop Biological Resource Assessments and contribute to CEQA/NEPA documentation for complex projects. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements, influencing decisions that protect sensitive habitats and species. Collaborate with ecologists, planners, and environmental scientists to deliver high-quality, timely technical solutions. What You’ll Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience. 1+ years of experience in environmental consulting or biological fieldwork in Northern California. Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills. Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (ESA, CESA, CEQA, California Coastal Act). Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Commitment to health, safety, and field protocols. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline. Experience supporting environmental permitting within the power sector. Familiarity with special-status species, plants, and habitats in Northern California. Key Responsibilities Prepare Biological Resource Assessments and related technical documents. Support CEQA and NEPA compliance efforts, ESA Biological Assessments, and CDFW 1602 permitting processes. Manage scope, schedule, and budget expectations while maintaining high-quality deliverables. Build positive working relationships with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams. Contribute to project coordination and support deputy project management tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience.
1+ years of experience in environmental consulting or biological fieldwork in Northern California.
Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (ESA, CESA, CEQA, California Coastal Act).
Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Commitment to health, safety, and field protocols.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
Experience supporting environmental permitting within the power sector.
Familiarity with special-status species, plants, and habitats in Northern California.

Responsibilities

Prepare Biological Resource Assessments and related technical documents.
Support CEQA and NEPA compliance efforts, ESA Biological Assessments, and CDFW 1602 permitting processes.
Manage scope, schedule, and budget expectations while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Build positive working relationships with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
Contribute to project coordination and support deputy project management tasks.