Field Biologist: Environmental Compliance Monitor

EC Source Services, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Environmental Group (EEG) is seeking a Biological Monitor to support project environmental compliance during transmission line construction in Nevada. The role coordinates with on-site personnel, prepares mitigation plans, and ensures adherence to SWPPP, SPCC, and permit requirements.

The candidate will conduct surveys, provide environmental orientation, and maintain daily reports while traveling to project sites across Nevada as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related discipline.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong organization and document management skills.
• Ability to multitask with multiple priorities.
• Ability to read and understand permits and authorizations.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Comfortable in field-based position and able to travel in Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-, during-, and post-construction monitoring and development.
• Ensure environmental compliance with permits and regulations across project phases.
• Develop or implement mitigation plans and SWPPP/SPCC documentation.
• Provide environmental orientation to personnel on site.
• Coordinate with construction management and agencies.
• Inspect erosion control measures and oversee BMPs.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports and maintain records.
• Lead Site Specific Environmental Review discussions with field personnel.
• Serve as technical resource for environmental regulations on site.

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation management

Multitasking

Independent work

Permit reading/enforcement

Communication with field crews

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Earth

GPS data collection

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biology/environmental science/natural resources/wildlife biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Earth

GPS units

Job description

Energy Environmental Group (EEG) is seeking a Biological Monitor to support project environmental compliance during transmission line construction in Nevada. The role coordinates with on-site personnel, prepares mitigation plans, and ensures adherence to SWPPP, SPCC, and permit requirements.

The candidate will conduct surveys, provide environmental orientation, and maintain daily reports while traveling to project sites across Nevada as needed.