Senior Biologist & Permitting Leader - Hybrid Role

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Senior Biologist & Permitting Specialist to lead regulatory work for infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest, focusing on wetland ecology, ESA/NEPA compliance, and permitting. You will manage field surveys, coordinate with agencies and clients, and mentor junior staff across WA, OR, ID and beyond.

This role blends office and field work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team and offers growth through hands-on leadership, business development, and a hybrid

Qualifications

• 15+ years of environmental consulting or agency experience emphasizing aquatic resource delineations, ESA compliance, fish surveys and permitting experience.
• Strong knowledge of WA state and federal permitting programs (Clean Water Act, USACE 404/401).
• Ability to lead aquatic resource surveys and mentor staff.
• Experience with stakeholder meetings and interagency coordination.
• Proven project management or task lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory studies, prepare/environmental documents, and obtain local, state, and federal permits.
• Supervise field surveys (aquatic resources, habitat, vegetation) in WA and support projects across the PNW.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and agencies; support business development.
• Develop scopes of work and estimate levels of effort for tasks.
• Mentor junior staff and foster team growth.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Team mentoring

Stakeholder meetings

Travel readiness

GPS navigation

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science

WSDOT Senior Author Certification (Ideal)

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)

Tools

GPS software

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Senior Biologist & Permitting Specialist to lead regulatory work for infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest, focusing on wetland ecology, ESA/NEPA compliance, and permitting. You will manage field surveys, coordinate with agencies and clients, and mentor junior staff across WA, OR, ID and beyond.

This role blends office and field work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team and offers growth through hands-on leadership, business development, and a hybrid