Biological Scientist

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and dental

Vision plans

Telehealth

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canacre seeks an experienced Biologist to lead environmental surveys and advise project teams from pre-construction through completion. You will act as a technical lead, supporting NEPA-regulated projects and utilities work, while promoting safety, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

This role requires a post-secondary degree in Biology or Environmental Science and at least 10 years of field experience. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Formal leadership training preferred.
• Minimum 10 years professional experience as a biologist.
• Experience conducting environmental surveys.
• Experience on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent is a plus.
• Experience related to utilities construction is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; report writing, permitting, client communications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders; MS Office proficiency.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary field surveys and provide guidance to project teams.
• Act as a technical lead to the project team.
• Foster a safe, healthy, and accountable work culture.
• Lead wildlife and vegetation surveys for regulatory input.
• Advise on wildlife considerations and field regulations.
• Develop mitigation strategies for sensitive areas.
• Lead field kickoff meetings and review field reports for accuracy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Field surveys

Wildlife knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Data collection

Microsoft Office

Education

Biology degree

Environmental Science degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About Us

About this Role

Canacre a Quanta Services Company's core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Biological Scientist will primarily be responsible for leading biological surveys, monitoring and providing guidance to the project teams throughout small to large-scale projects. The Biologist will be involved in all phases of Project work from approvals and pre-construction through to construction or abandonment.

What You’ll Do

Leadership

• Conduct, direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary field surveys
• Act as a technical lead to project team
• Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety and wellness of employees.
• Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.

Biologist

• Lead various discipline surveys for input into environmental assessment and compliance projects (e.g. wildlife and vegetation surveys)
• Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation
• Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain wildlife regulations and how they are applied in the field
• Verify that biologically sensitive areas are properly marked and flagged before work is done in the area and develop mitigation strategies where required
• Lead field kickoff meetings
• Inspect areas of concern as identified and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel, as required
• Review field reports for consistency and accuracy
• Perform other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study
• Formal leadership training preferred
• Minimum 10 years professional experience as a biologist, or related role
• Experience conducting environmental surveys
• Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent would be considered an asset
• Experience related to utilities construction would be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.