Environmental Scientist (EIA/Ecology)

Energy Vault; Al Khobar; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Environmental Scientist / EIA / Ecologist to perform vital assessments on ecological impacts across various development projects in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will contribute to field surveys, manage survey teams, and provide technical expertise to maintain compliance with wildlife legislation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in KSA.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Basic understanding of statistics.

Responsibilities

• Conducting desk studies on terrestrial and marine ecology.
• Performing field surveys and writing reports.
• Managing field survey teams and maintaining survey equipment.

Skills

Field surveys

Technical writing

Terrestrial ecosystem survey

Ecological impact assessments

Data analysis

Job description

WKC is seeking an Environmental Scientist / EIA / Ecologist with experience in field surveys and strong technical writing skills, including a basic understanding of statistics. Strong terrestrial ecosystem survey skills are highly desirable, as is experience in ecological impact assessments.

The role involves conducting desk studies on terrestrial and marine ecology, performing field surveys, assisting with ecological impact assessments, and providing mitigation for protected flora and fauna across various development projects in the KSA. Additional responsibilities include report writing, maintaining survey equipment, and proposal development.

The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience working in KSA and conducting ecological assessments.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Collaborating with WKC’s ecology team on field surveys.
2. Analyzing data and species distribution patterns.
3. Managing field survey teams.
4. Assisting with habitat surveys and identifying habitat types, flora, and fauna.
5. Writing reports and maintaining ecological survey equipment.
6. Understanding wildlife legislation and policy in the Arabian Peninsula and communicating this effectively.
7. Keeping accurate field notes and managing data efficiently.