Renewables Botanist/Ecologist - Field Surveys & Veg Plans

Westwood Professional Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Botanist/Ecologist to join our Renewables team. The Botanist/Ecologist will perform pre- and post-construction vegetation surveys and develop vegetation management plans for solar energy sites.

You will coordinate with clients and site managers, author technical reports, and support stormwater compliance and SMS implementations. The role requires plant identification, GIS data collection, field navigation, and strong attention to detail, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plant Biology, Botany, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-construction vegetation surveys and document findings.
• Develop site-specific vegetation management plans that meet local ordinances and site restrictions.
• Coordinate activities with clients and site managers, support senior staff.
• Author reports, emails, and documents for clients and agencies.
• Oversee the implementation and management of Stormwater Management Strategies (SMS).
• Collect field data, photos, and clear notes on site conditions.
• Assist with plant identification from photographs.
• Conduct wildlife habitat assessments and wetland delineations.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables, including report authorship.
• Assign and manage tasks performed by Technicians/Interns.

Skills

Plant identification

GIS data collection

Field map/navigation

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Field Maps

ArcMap

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Botanist/Ecologist to join our Renewables team. The Botanist/Ecologist will perform pre- and post-construction vegetation surveys and develop vegetation management plans for solar energy sites.

You will coordinate with clients and site managers, author technical reports, and support stormwater compliance and SMS implementations. The role requires plant identification, GIS data collection, field navigation, and strong attention to detail, with