Lead Biologist & Strategic Project Leader (Hybrid/Remote)

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Half Moon Bay, San Francisco (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Lead, Senior, or Principal Biologist in Half Moon Bay, CA, with a strong background in natural resource management. The role blends high-level technical work with leadership, project management, and business development responsibilities, including staff mentorship and report review.

The position offers hybrid or remote work from many SF Bay Area locations, competitive salaries, ESOP benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field.
• Six years of experience in biological surveys and resource management.
• Wildlife and/or plant identification skills; familiarity with the Endangered Species Act, CEQA, NEPA, and permitting; strong writing skills.
• Experience coordinating with scientists, planners, engineers, contractors, and agency specialists.
• Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring technical excellence.
• Experience in writing technical reports.
• Master's degree and twelve years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager or technical lead on biological resource projects.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Take initiative and resolve issues to address client needs.
• Coordinate and/or lead biological surveys and reporting efforts, including jurisdictional waters permitting.
• Collaborate with SWCA's other resource scientists and planners on projects.
• Develop innovative resource assessment approaches that meet client needs and withstand scrutiny.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Staff coordination

Business development

Technical review

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/ Ecology/ environmental science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Lead, Senior, or Principal Biologist in Half Moon Bay, CA, with a strong background in natural resource management. The role blends high-level technical work with leadership, project management, and business development responsibilities, including staff mentorship and report review.

The position offers hybrid or remote work from many SF Bay Area locations, competitive salaries, ESOP benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative