Senior Biologist

WSP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a full-time Biologist to join the Earth and Environment Sector – North Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group, working across the North Mountain region. The role focuses on conducting avian, wildlife, vegetation, wetland, and sensitive-species surveys, with opportunities to contribute to NEPA analyses and permitting, while collaborating with a regional team.

The position emphasizes independent fieldwork, strong communication, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field.
• 5+ years of consulting experience, ideally with linear corridor projects such as pipelines or electric transmission.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with USFWS, BLM, USFS, and state survey requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Substantial biological field survey knowledge.
• Ability to work in remote conditions and independently or as part of a survey team.

Responsibilities

• Support and help build the environmental project team working on transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, pipelines, transportation projects, NEPA analyses, and permitting services.
• Conduct biological field surveys across the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Oregon, covering rare plants and threatened wildlife species.
• Assist with wetland and biological surveys, permitting, and documentation.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies while performing fieldwork.

Skills

Field Surveys

Team Collaboration

Written & Verbal Communication

Remote/Independent Work

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology or related field

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a full-time Biologist for our Earth and Environment Sector – North Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group working out of the North Mountain region – including Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, and Washington. The position will be filled by a detail-oriented candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. An established and successful history completing botanical and wildlife surveys as well as supporting wetland inventories is desired for this candidate. The candidate must have the experience to complete and manage biological field surveys including avian, wildlife, vegetation, wetland/waterway, and sensitive species and T&E species. Effective communication skills are important for success in this role, especially while completing field work and working as part of a larger team.

Your Impact

• Support and help build the environmental project team working on transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, transportation projects, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services.
• Support biological field survey efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming , Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Oregon. Biological field surveys will include surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species.
• Assist with wetland and biological surveys, permitting, and documentation.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making by adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field
• Five (5) + years prior consulting work, ideally with linear corridor projects, e.g., pipelines and/or electric transmission
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with the USFWS, BLM, USFS, and state-agency survey requirements
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Substantial biological field survey knowledge
• Must be able to work in remote conditions and independently or as part of a survey team as needed
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to periodically travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Northwest permitting experience – i.e. northern spotted owl, marbles murrelet, anadromous fish, etc.
• Experience in construction compliance monitoring
• Experience in writing and managing the preparation of technical reports or permit applications
• Experience organizing and managing complex field survey efforts for transmission line, pipeline, or renewable energy projects.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $74,200 - $146,900

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $83,600 - $137,900

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.