Senior Wetland Ecologist
$74,200–$146,900 year
On-siteRedmond, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead wetland field delineation and permitting efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, overseeing surveys required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies. Support biological field surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species while managing NEPA and state-level permitting for transmission lines, pipelines, and renewable energy projects. Exercise responsible decision-making adhering to company safety policies and perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. The role involves working independently or in small teams across remote conditions with periodic travel throughout Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, and Oregon.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field
- Five (5) + years of field experience leading and permitting aquatic resource delineation efforts
- Five (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
Desired Qualifications
- An established and successful history completing wetland surveys and associated permitting as well as supporting additional wildlife and botanical surveys
- The candidate must have the experience to complete and manage wetland field surveys that are required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies
- 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
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