Senior Biologist & Utilities Project Lead

Rincon Consultants, Inc; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Consultants, Inc in California seeks a Senior Biologist / Project Manager to support environmental review, biological resource analysis, permitting, and regulatory compliance for electric utility and transmission projects.

This role involves managing small-to-moderate projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, with a hybrid work setup and proximity considerations for office locations.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and reviewing Biological Resource Assessments and CEQA/NEPA analyses.
• Working knowledge of California regulatory environment and permitting programs.
• Experience managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review deliverables including Biological Resource Assessments and CEQA/NEPA analyses.
• Manage fieldwork such as surveys and monitoring; coordinate technical studies.
• Lead projects, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients and agencies.
• Ensure QA/QC and compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development and client outreach.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Client liaison

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S./M.S. in Biology or related field

Job description

Rincon Consultants, Inc in California seeks a Senior Biologist / Project Manager to support environmental review, biological resource analysis, permitting, and regulatory compliance for electric utility and transmission projects.

This role involves managing small-to-moderate projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, with a hybrid work setup and proximity considerations for office locations.