Environmental Consulting Graduate

Wood•Austin, TX

About The Position

Wood is recruiting an Environmental Consulting Graduate to join its team, ideally based in its Austin or Houston, Texas offices, though other Texas locations may be considered. The role supports work in the wind, solar, and battery storage industries and involves regular interaction with team members across at least five countries. The graduate will support multidisciplinary renewable-energy projects through feasibility, pre-construction, and/or construction phases, focusing on environmental and permitting aspects. As a consultant on a project development team, the role supports solar PV, onshore wind, storage, and green hydrogen scopes. Wood states that the ideal candidate is a graduate with immediate availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, or a related Natural Resources discipline.
Ability to work in field and office settings and willingness to conduct regular fieldwork, potentially across varied terrain and in all weather conditions.
Demonstrated interest in the renewable energy sector.
Solid understanding of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.
Proficiency in GIS software and applications.
Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
Flexible and proactive approach to completing work.
Well-developed critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including drawing conclusions from testing results and compiled data and identifying effective solutions for project objectives.
Proactive approach to team communications, issue identification, troubleshooting, and lessons-learned logs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Valid driving license for use within the USA.
Must be a US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Knowledge of SharePoint, PowerPoint, PowerApps, and Power BI.
Immediate availability.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental field studies, including wetland delineations, protected species habitat assessments, and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, across Texas and surrounding areas.
Support renewable energy project development scopes in accordance with defined budgets, deadlines, and quality requirements.
Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data, create maps, and evaluate potential constraints on renewable energy development.
Author and contribute to technical documents, reports, and permit applications.
Integrate health, safety, and environmental considerations into project delivery and tasks.
Support environmental permitting efforts with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Provide technical and logistical support to Wood and subcontractor field personnel.
Regularly and accurately report project status to Renewable Energy management.
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team that designs, develops, and delivers renewable energy project scopes for clients.
Contribute to business development activities and assist in securing new company opportunities.
Support the development and implementation of tools, processes, and systems for effective project execution and delivery.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements concerning data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, reporting, and records compliance and retention.