Experienced Wetland Ecologist

WSP • Hailey, WA

4d • Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time wetland ecologist for their Earth and Environment Sector – North Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group. This role will focus on supporting environmental projects related to transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, and transportation projects. The position involves conducting environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of working independently and as part of a team, and have a proven history of completing wetland surveys and associated permitting, as well as supporting wildlife and botanical surveys. The candidate must be experienced in managing wetland field surveys required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies. Strong communication skills are essential for fieldwork and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field
• Three to five (3-5) + years of field experience leading and permitting aquatic resource delineation efforts.
• Three to five (3-5) + years prior consulting work, ideally with linear corridor projects, e.g., pipelines and/or electric transmission
• Familiarity with the USACE protocols and state-survey requirements for aquatic resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 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

• Professional Wetland Scientist certification
• Functional Assessment experience – i.e, CRAM, ORWAP, MWAM, etc.
• Northwest state permitting experience – i.e. Oregon Department of State Lands, Washington Department of Ecology.
• Extensive Clean Water Act permitting (Section 404, 401, 408)
• 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.
• Lead wetland field delineation and permitting efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
• Support biological field surveys that will include surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and Sensitive wildlife species.
• Serve as lead wetland ecologist and biologist for permitting efforts that will include federal permitting (NEPA) and state level requirements.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making by adhering 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: Mid Level