Field Biologist: Wetlands & Permitting Specialist (TX)

Oregonite; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Development – Tuition

Hybrid work options

Paid professional training

License achievement bonus

Paid memberships

Paid holidays and PTO

Health dental vision insurance

Job summary

Consor seeks a Field Biologist to support transportation, infrastructure, and environmental projects across Texas. You will conduct field investigations, wetland delineations, and permitting activities, coordinating with engineers and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with USACE and NEPA.

The role requires experience with wetland delineations, USACE Section 404 permits, and knowledge of Texas environmental regulations, with opportunities for travel across the state and outdoor work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional field biology experience with environmental permitting for transportation, infrastructure, utility, or energy projects.
• Experience with wetland delineations and stream assessments per USACE standards.
• Experience preparing and obtaining USACE Section 404 permits and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of NEPA processes and environmental compliance for transportation projects.
• Familiarity with Texas environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience using GPS, GIS, ArcGIS, or other environmental mapping tools.
• Strong technical writing, field documentation, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and jurisdictional determinations per USACE guidance.
• Prepare technical reports, delineation documents, permit applications, and environmental analyses for transportation projects.
• Coordinate and secure federal, state, and local environmental permits (e.g., Section 404 and 401).
• Perform field investigations to identify sensitive environmental resources.
• Support NEPA documentation with biological resource evaluations and studies.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and regulatory agencies to minimize environmental impacts.
• Conduct agency coordination with USACE, USFWS, TPWD, and other stakeholders.
• Provide environmental compliance support during construction, including permit monitoring and inspections.
• Assist with habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, and ecological studies for project development.
• Support due diligence and permitting for utility, pipeline, renewable energy, and oil & gas projects as needed.
• Maintain detailed field records using GPS, GIS, and mobile data collection tools.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to proposal development and project planning.

Skills

Wetland delineations

USACE permitting

Environmental permitting

Field investigations

Technical writing

Geospatial mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Tools

GPS

GIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Consor seeks a Field Biologist to support transportation, infrastructure, and environmental projects across Texas. You will conduct field investigations, wetland delineations, and permitting activities, coordinating with engineers and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with USACE and NEPA.

The role requires experience with wetland delineations, USACE Section 404 permits, and knowledge of Texas environmental regulations, with opportunities for travel across the state and outdoor work in