Senior Biologist
$74,200–$146,900 year
On-siteRedmond, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct botanical and wildlife surveys, including avian, vegetation, wetland, and sensitive species assessments, across the North Mountain region. Manage biological field survey efforts for transmission lines, renewable energy, and pipeline projects while assisting with permitting and documentation. Support the environmental project team by adhering to USFWS, BLM, and state-agency requirements, ensuring ethical decision-making and workplace safety. Maintain valid driver's license and clean driving record, with the ability to work independently in remote conditions and periodically travel throughout the region.
Required Qualifications
- 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 USFWS, BLM, USFS, and state-agency 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 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
Desired Qualifications
- An established and successful history completing botanical and wildlife surveys as well as supporting wetland inventories
- Northwest permitting experience – i.e. northern spotted owl, marbles murrelet, anadromous fish, etc.
- 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
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