On-Call Field Biologist & Environmental Planner – Travel-Heavy

WSP; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an On-Call Field Biologist / Environmental Planner in the Albuquerque area (NM) or El Paso, TX. You will support environmental planning services and ensure projects comply with environmental regulations, with responsibilities across planning, field surveys, and stakeholder collaboration.

Preferred candidates have a degree in environmental fields and 1–5 years of field experience, plus GIS and office software proficiency. Travel to SE New Mexico/NM areas is common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Biological Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–5 years environmental planning field experience, surveys for plants and animals, permitting.
• Ability to work schedules extending beyond typical workweek.
• Strong analytical skills with research methods, local/regional ecology, habitats.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, permitting and regulatory framework.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency identifying flora and fauna of the desert southwest.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, development, and implementation of environmental projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws under supervision.
• Contribute to natural resources portions of planning documents.
• Assist with project development requirements with WSP personnel, contractors, and agency/tribal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Local ecology

Regulatory knowledge

Field survey experience

GIS basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Biological Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WSP is seeking an On-Call Field Biologist / Environmental Planner in the Albuquerque area (NM) or El Paso, TX. You will support environmental planning services and ensure projects comply with environmental regulations, with responsibilities across planning, field surveys, and stakeholder collaboration.

Preferred candidates have a degree in environmental fields and 1–5 years of field experience, plus GIS and office software proficiency. Travel to SE New Mexico/NM areas is common.