Field Biologist

Consor Engineers • Austin, TX

12d

About The Position

The Field Biologist supports transportation, infrastructure, and environmental projects across Texas. The role conducts field investigations, environmental assessments, wetland delineations, and permitting activities, working with engineers, planners, and environmental scientists to help clients navigate environmental regulations and support projects from planning through construction. The position may also support energy and oil and gas projects involving complex environmental permitting.

The role includes biological resource evaluations for NEPA documentation, environmental compliance support during construction, and coordination with regulatory agencies. It also involves maintaining field records using GPS, GIS, mapping tools, and mobile data collection technologies, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to proposals, scopes, and project planning. Travel throughout Texas and outdoor work in varying environmental conditions are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience conducting biological fieldwork and environmental permitting for transportation, infrastructure, utility, or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing wetland delineations and stream assessments in accordance with USACE standards.
• Experience preparing and obtaining USACE Section 404 permits and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of NEPA processes and environmental compliance requirements for transportation projects.
• Familiarity with Texas environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience using GPS, GIS, ArcGIS, or other environmental mapping and data collection tools.
• Strong technical writing, field documentation, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas and work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting energy or oil and gas projects, particularly with complex environmental permitting requirements across Texas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and jurisdictional determinations in accordance with USACE methodologies and regulatory guidance.
• Prepare technical reports, delineation documentation, permit applications, and supporting environmental analyses for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and secure federal, state, and local environmental permits, including Section 404 and Section 401 permits, Nationwide Permits, Individual Permits, and related environmental approvals.
• Perform field investigations to identify sensitive environmental resources, including wetlands, waters of the U.S., threatened and endangered species habitat, and other regulated ecological features.
• Support NEPA documentation by providing biological resource evaluations and environmental technical studies.
• Collaborate with transportation engineers, project managers, planners, and regulatory agencies to minimize environmental impacts and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Provide environmental compliance support during construction, including permit condition monitoring, inspections, and field documentation.
• Assist with threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, and ecological studies as required for project development.
• Support environmental due diligence and permitting for utility, pipeline, renewable energy, and oil and gas projects when needed.
• Maintain detailed field records using GPS, GIS, mapping tools, and mobile data collection technologies.
• Mentor junior environmental staff and contribute to proposal development, scope preparation, and project planning activities.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, a major license achievement bonus, an on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive paid time off, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees, depending on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; an employee assistance program; fitness and wellness reimbursement; and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level