Principal Ecologist – Energy

SLR International Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Americas) is seeking a Principal Ecologist in the Gulf Region to lead business development, client management, and delivery of complex ecological projects across energy sectors in North America. You will guide technical direction, manage budgets, and mentor teams within the Ecology & Biodiversity practice.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and a track record in energy-related environmental consulting, with flexible work options available and a path toward growth

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in ecological sciences, with at least 5+ years in environmental consulting.
• Established relationships and professional networks within the energy sector, with demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities and support business development.
• Experience in natural resource assessments and inventories, environmental impact assessment, development and administration of mitigation plans, and obtaining regulatory approvals.
• Strong knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and agency requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Establishing relationships with new clients in the energy sector and maintaining positive relationships with existing clients, regulatory agencies and contractors.
• Identification, evaluation and ultimate pursuit of opportunities.
• Developing proposals and budgets with the financial acumen to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Managing complex projects, including management of input and senior review of technical reports across a variety of business sectors.
• Performing on-site technical expertise and/or fieldwork; particularly during this growth phase of Ecology & Biodiversity in the Gulf Region.
• Providing technical expertise to other technical disciplines within SLR.

Skills

Ecology

Business development

Client management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor in Biology/Ecology

MS in Ecology (asset)

Tools

GIS

Job description

Experience as a principal ecologist in the environmental consulting industry, with a focus on the energy sector including both oil & gas and power. Based in the Gulf Region, with flexible work options available

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As a growing company, we’re always seeking to hire highly motivated and engaged professionals who are eager to help facilitate that growth. As our new Principal Ecologist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. You will take on business development, client management, technical leadership, and delivery of projects. You will contribute to our growth within the SLR business as well as our Ecology and Biodiversity team. We’ll look to you to bring in-depth ecological knowledge, with strengths in impact assessment, municipal, state, and federal regulatory frameworks, particularly as they relate to the energy sector. Additional knowledge of a wide range of business sectors would be a great asset, as you will assist with business development initiatives to help strategically grow the Ecology & Biodiversity practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing relationships with new clients in the energy sector and maintaining positive relationships with existing clients, regulatory agencies and contractors
• Identification, evaluation and ultimate pursuit of opportunities
• Developing proposals and budgets with the financial acumen to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Managing complex projects, including management of input and senior review of technical reports across a variety of business sectors
• Performing on-site technical expertise and/or fieldwork; particularly during this growth phase of Ecology & Biodiversity in the Gulf Region
• Providing technical expertise to other technical disciplines within SLR

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in ecological sciences, with at least 5+ years in environmental consulting
• Established relationships and professional networks within the energy sector, with demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities and support business development
• Experience in natural resource assessments and inventories, environmental impact assessment, development and administration of mitigation plans, and obtaining regulatory approvals
• Strong knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and agency requirements
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships
• Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams across North America
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior level staff, other technical disciplines and clients
• Degree (B.S.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.S. is considered an asset)

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants. SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

The salary range for this position is $160,000+ depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. For an exceptional candidate with the right combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and business development experience, there may be flexibility to consider compensation above this range. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll continue to grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

We’re Making Sustainability Happen.

We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.