Senior Environmental Specialist

Worley•Anchorage, AK

3d•Remote

About The Position

This is an opportunity to support one of the most significant pipeline construction projects in Alaska while helping to protect sensitive environmental and wildlife resources in a challenging and dynamic field environment. As a Wildlife Monitor, you will play a critical role in ensuring project activities align with environmental commitments, regulatory requirements, and best practices for wildlife stewardship. This is a remote rotational position supporting pipeline construction operations in Alaska. The role requires flexibility, sound judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in remote and environmentally sensitive locations. The purpose of the role is to play an integral part in supporting safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible construction activities across a large-scale pipeline project. You will be responsible for monitoring wildlife interactions, advising project teams on mitigation measures, supporting compliance with environmental permits and commitments, and helping to minimize impacts to wildlife and sensitive habitats during all phases of construction activity. The Wildlife Monitor will support pipeline by implementing wildlife protection and mitigation measures required under the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Biological Opinions, and applicable federal and state permits. The position is a field‑based role responsible for conducting wildlife sweeps and clearance surveys ahead of construction activities, monitoring active work areas for wildlife interactions, and supporting regulatory compliance through accurate documentation, communication, and coordination with construction, environmental, and regulatory teams. This role is critical to ensuring that construction activities proceed in compliance with Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements, project commitments, and agency concurrence, while minimizing risk of wildlife take, work stoppages, or regulatory non‑compliance.

Requirements

3–7 years of progressive field experience conducting wildlife monitoring, wildlife clearance surveys, and construction‑phase environmental compliance on linear infrastructure projects (e.g., natural gas pipelines, transmission lines, roads, or similar large‑scale construction projects).
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental science, or a related field.
Direct field experience conducting wildlife monitoring or clearance surveys on linear infrastructure, energy, or large construction projects.
Familiarity with Endangered Species Act compliance and the implementation of Biological Opinion terms and conditions.
Experience working in remote or Arctic/sub‑Arctic environments, including rugged terrain and variable weather conditions.
Ability to work extended rotations in remote field camps and travel frequently to active construction spreads.
Strong observational, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Alaska‑specific wildlife monitoring experience, including familiarity with species of concern relevant to the project area.
Previous experience supporting FERC‑regulated pipeline or major infrastructure projects.
Experience coordinating with USFWS, NMFS, or state wildlife agencies during construction.
First Aid/CPR and field safety training applicable to remote operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre‑construction wildlife sweeps and clearance surveys for work areas, including but not limited to access roads, pipe laydown areas, work pads, camps, material sites, and utilities.
Verify that construction areas are clear of wildlife and nests, dens, or other sensitive features prior to vegetation clearing or ground disturbance, in accordance with project‑approved protocols and timing restrictions.
Monitor active construction areas for potential interactions with wildlife species of concern and report observations in real time to construction and environmental leads.
Implement stop‑work authority when required to avoid or minimize incidental take or non‑compliance with mitigation measures.
Apply all wildlife‑related avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures established in the Final EIS, USFWS and NMFS Biological Opinions, and project‑specific environmental plans and procedures.
Support seasonal restrictions, buffers, exclusion zones, and other construction constraints related to wildlife presence.
Assist with wildlife relocation, hazing, or exclusion activities when authorized and conducted under approved protocols.
Provide technical input and field observations to the project’s regulatory and compliance teams to support coordination and discussions with regulatory agencies.
Prepare clear, accurate field documentation summarizing wildlife observations, construction interactions, mitigation implementation, and compliance status.
Support agency site visits, inspections, and audits by explaining monitoring activities and mitigation measures in the field.
Coordinate closely with construction supervisors, environmental inspectors, and other field specialists to ensure wildlife requirements are integrated into daily work planning.
Communicate environmental constraints and wildlife‑related work conditions clearly to construction crews to support safe and compliant execution.
Escalate wildlife‑related issues, risks, or non‑compliance concerns promptly through established reporting channels.