Principal Ecologist – Energy

SLR Consulting•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As a growing company, we’re always seeking to hire highly motivated and engaged professionals who are eager to help facilitate that growth. As our new Principal Ecologist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. You will take on business development, client management, technical leadership, and delivery of projects. You will contribute to our growth within the SLR business as well as our Ecology and Biodiversity team. We’ll look to you to bring in-depth ecological knowledge, with strengths in impact assessment, municipal, state, and federal regulatory frameworks, particularly as they relate to the energy sector. Additional knowledge of a wide range of business sectors would be a great asset, as you will assist with business development initiatives to help strategically grow the Ecology & Biodiversity practice.

Requirements

10-15 years of experience in ecological sciences, with at least 5+ years in environmental consulting
Established relationships and professional networks within the energy sector, with demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities and support business development
Experience in natural resource assessments and inventories, environmental impact assessment, development and administration of mitigation plans, and obtaining regulatory approvals
Strong knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and agency requirements
Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.
Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams across North America
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior level staff, other technical disciplines and clients
Degree (B.S.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences

Nice To Haves

Additional knowledge of a wide range of business sectors would be a great asset
M.S. is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Establishing relationships with new clients in the energy sector and maintaining positive relationships with existing clients, regulatory agencies and contractors
Identification, evaluation and ultimate pursuit of opportunities.
Developing proposals and budgets with the financial acumen to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
Managing complex projects, including management of input and senior review of technical reports across a variety of business sectors
Performing on-site technical expertise and/or fieldwork; particularly during this growth phase of Ecology & Biodiversity in the Gulf Region.
Providing technical expertise to other technical disciplines within SLR