Senior Biologist

WSP • Lake Oswego, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Biologist for their Earth and Environment Section – Pacific Northwest Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group. This role can be hybrid out of Seattle, Redmond, WA, or Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of working independently and as part of a team, and possess a proven history of completing botanical and wildlife surveys, as well as supporting wetland delineation and permitting. The candidate must have the experience to manage biological field surveys, including those for avian, wildlife, vegetation, wetland/waterway, and sensitive/threatened and endangered species. Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role, particularly during fieldwork and collaboration within a larger team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field
• Five (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 USACE, USFWS, WDFW, ODFW, DSL, Ecology, USFS and BLM 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 small 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

• Electrical transmission and distribution system experience
• Ability and experience in business development and market expansion
• Experience mentoring and recruiting staff
• Experience scoping and estimating costs for ecological survey projects
• 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.
• Serve as the main point-of-contact for biological-related project needs in Washington and Oregon.
• Support biological field survey efforts in Washington and Oregon, including surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species.
• Assist with additional wetland and biological surveys, permitting, and documentation across the western U.S.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees