Field Biologist: Wetlands & Permitting Expert (TX)

Consor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid professional training

major license achievement bonus

Extensive on-demand learning center

Paid professional memberships

Job summary

Consor, based in Texas, seeks a Field Biologist to support environmental projects across the state. You will conduct wetland delineations, permitting coordination, and NEPA-related studies, collaborating with engineers and regulators to ensure compliant project delivery.

The role requires field investigations, strong writing skills, and the ability to travel throughout Texas while maintaining detailed field records. Join our team to help shape transportation and energy projects responsibly.

Qualifications

• Wetland delineations and stream assessments per USACE standards.
• Experience obtaining USACE Section 404 permits and coordinating with agencies.
• Knowledge of NEPA processes and environmental permitting for transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and jurisdictional determinations per USACE methodologies.
• Prepare technical reports, delineation documents, permit applications, and environmental analyses for transportation projects.
• Coordinate and secure federal, state, and local environmental permits (Section 404/401, Nationwide/Individual Permits).
• Perform field investigations to identify wetlands, waters of the U.S., and habitat for threatened species.
• Support NEPA documentation with biological resource evaluations and studies.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and regulators to minimize environmental impacts and keep schedules.
• Agency coordination with USACE, USFWS, TPWD, and other stakeholders.
• Provide environmental compliance support during construction, including permit condition monitoring.
• Assist with habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, and ecological studies for project development.
• Support due diligence and permitting for energy, oil & gas, pipelines, renewables.
• Maintain field records using GPS, GIS, mapping tools, and mobile data collection.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to proposals and project planning.

Skills

Wetland delineations

Stream assessments

USACE permitting

NEPA processes

GPS/GIS mapping

Technical writing

Travel within Texas

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS software

Mapping tools

Job description

Consor, based in Texas, seeks a Field Biologist to support environmental projects across the state. You will conduct wetland delineations, permitting coordination, and NEPA-related studies, collaborating with engineers and regulators to ensure compliant project delivery.

The role requires field investigations, strong writing skills, and the ability to travel throughout Texas while maintaining detailed field records. Join our team to help shape transportation and energy projects responsibly.