Lead Biological Scientist for Environmental Surveys

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and dental

Vision plans

Telehealth

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canacre seeks an experienced Biologist to lead environmental surveys and advise project teams from pre-construction through completion. You will act as a technical lead, supporting NEPA-regulated projects and utilities work, while promoting safety, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

This role requires a post-secondary degree in Biology or Environmental Science and at least 10 years of field experience. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Formal leadership training preferred.
• Minimum 10 years professional experience as a biologist.
• Experience conducting environmental surveys.
• Experience on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent is a plus.
• Experience related to utilities construction is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; report writing, permitting, client communications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders; MS Office proficiency.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary field surveys and provide guidance to project teams.
• Act as a technical lead to the project team.
• Foster a safe, healthy, and accountable work culture.
• Lead wildlife and vegetation surveys for regulatory input.
• Advise on wildlife considerations and field regulations.
• Develop mitigation strategies for sensitive areas.
• Lead field kickoff meetings and review field reports for accuracy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Field surveys

Wildlife knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Data collection

Microsoft Office

Education

Biology degree

Environmental Science degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Canacre seeks an experienced Biologist to lead environmental surveys and advise project teams from pre-construction through completion. You will act as a technical lead, supporting NEPA-regulated projects and utilities work, while promoting safety, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

This role requires a post-secondary degree in Biology or Environmental Science and at least 10 years of field experience. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.