Consultant, Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist

Environmental Resources Management Iberia; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management Iberia in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist to support environmental permitting, ecological assessments, and project delivery across energy, technology, and infrastructure sectors. Field work 50–80% of the time during the season (April–October) in a collaborative team environment.

You will perform wetland delineations, species assessments, and data-driven reporting while growing your expertise in

Qualifications

• BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques and WOTUS delineations, including working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and digital data collection platforms such as ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and/or Bio App.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Willingness and desire to support field assignments between 50% and 80% of the time during the field season (April to October).
• Working knowledge of field techniques for plant identification and their facultative rating, the 50/20 rule, soil sampling, hydric soil identification using the most current NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric Soils, and wetland hydrology indicators.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Effective written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports and building tables and spreadsheets, including tabulation and manipulation of data.
• Ability to engage in multifaceted and dynamic situations and collaborate with a team of experts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant, including being a team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a broader project perspective.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Driver’s License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to pass a pre-hire background check and drug test.
• Ability to tolerate summer and winter weather conditions while working in the field.
• Ability to walk long distances in potentially rough terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessments, permitting efforts, and ecological field investigations that inform critical business and development decisions.
• Conduct wetland delineations and environmental surveys that directly influence project planning and regulatory approvals.
• Contribute technical expertise related to rare, threatened, and endangered species assessments and habitat evaluations.
• Help clients identify environmental risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work closely with ERM project teams to deliver high-quality technical analyses, reports, and client solutions.
• Build long-term expertise in environmental consulting while gaining exposure to a wide range of industries, geographies, and project types.

Skills

Field surveys

WOTUS delineations

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Bio App

GPS sub-meter accuracy

Report writing

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Analytical skills

Education

BS in environmental science or related

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Bio App

Job description

Shape the future of sustainable development while advancing your expertise in environmental science and ecology.

Join ERM as a Consultant, Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist and play a key role in delivering impactful projects that support renewable energy, power, technology, and oil and gas development. In this position, you will contribute directly to environmental permitting, impact assessments, compliance initiatives, and critical infrastructure projects across the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. This field-focused opportunity offers the chance to work alongside industry-leading experts, expand your technical capabilities in wetlands and species management, and build a rewarding career with a global sustainability consulting leader.

Why This Role Matters?

Environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex, and organizations need trusted experts to help them develop responsibly while meeting regulatory requirements and sustainability goals. As a Consultant within ERM's Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team, you will help clients navigate environmental permitting, ecological assessments, compliance obligations, and development risks. Your work will support critical projects that balance environmental stewardship with business and infrastructure growth.

What Your Impact Is:

You will serve as a trusted environmental professional supporting project delivery across a diverse portfolio of development projects. Your contributions will help clients make informed decisions, achieve regulatory compliance, and advance projects responsibly from planning through execution.

• Support environmental assessments, permitting efforts, and ecological field investigations that inform critical business and development decisions.
• Conduct wetland delineations and environmental surveys that directly influence project planning and regulatory approvals.
• Contribute technical expertise related to rare, threatened, and endangered species assessments and habitat evaluations.
• Help clients identify environmental risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work closely with ERM project teams to deliver high-quality technical analyses, reports, and client solutions.
• Build long-term expertise in environmental consulting while gaining exposure to a wide range of industries, geographies, and project types.

What You’ll Bring:

Required

• BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques and WOTUS delineations, including working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and digital data collection platforms such as ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and/or Bio App.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Willingness and desire to support field assignments between 50% and 80% of the time during the field season (April to October).
• Working knowledge of field techniques for plant identification and their facultative rating, the 50/20 rule, soil sampling, hydric soil identification using the most current version of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Field Indicators of Hydric Soils, and wetland hydrology indicators.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Effective written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports and building tables and spreadsheets, including tabulation and manipulation of data.
• Ability to engage in multifaceted and dynamic situations and collaborate with a team of experts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant, including being a team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a broader project perspective.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Driver’s License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to pass a pre-hire background check and drug test.
• Ability to tolerate summer and winter weather conditions while working in the field.
• Ability to walk long distances in potentially rough terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Preferred

• Experience leadi