Field Botanist/Ecologist — Surveys, Plant ID & Plans

Westwood-Professional-Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Botanist/Ecologist to join our Renewables team. You will assist with pre- and post-construction field surveys, develop Vegetation Management Plans, and author client reports and correspondence.

The role requires strong plant identification skills, map-reading ability, and experience with GIS data collection. Field work includes travel to project sites and collaboration with clients and site managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plant Biology, Botany, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of experience.
• Sight identification of plants and familiarity with dichotomous keys.
• Map reading and navigating undeveloped areas on foot.
• Data collection using GIS platforms such as Field Maps, ArcMap, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Effective time and workload management skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• General knowledge of environmental consulting, formal/informal communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete field work and reports for renewable energy and land development projects.
• Conduct pre- and post-construction surveys, including vegetation surveys and plant identification.
• Develop site-specific vegetation management plans meeting local ordinances and site restrictions.
• Conduct stormwater inspections and assist with regulatory communications.
• Oversee Stormwater Management Strategies (SMS) implementation and management.
• Author reports, emails, and documents for clients and agencies.
• Collect field data, photos, and clear site-condition notes.
• Assist with plant identification from photographs.
• Perform additional ecological fieldwork such as wildlife habitat assessments and wetland delineations.
• Assist with coordinating tasks and provide direction to Technicians/Interns.

Skills

Plant identification

Map reading

Data collection

MS Office

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plant Biology, Botany, or related field

Tools

GIS (Field Maps, ArcMap)

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Botanist/Ecologist to join our Renewables team. You will assist with pre- and post-construction field surveys, develop Vegetation Management Plans, and author client reports and correspondence.

The role requires strong plant identification skills, map-reading ability, and experience with GIS data collection. Field work includes travel to project sites and collaboration with clients and site managers.