Senior Field Biologist — On-Call (Southern California)

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Biologist to support a range of natural resource projects in California. The role involves desktop reviews, wildlife and plant surveys, wetland delineations, and regulatory permitting for utilities, pipelines, and renewable projects.

This is a part-time, on-call position based in the San Diego area with potential travel. The candidate should have extensive regional experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or with a project team.

Qualifications

• University degree in an environmental discipline with demonstrated experience in biological surveys in the region.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in natural resource / biological services in Southern California is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working for California Utilities is highly desired.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating with client/agency partners such as wildlife agencies and water agencies.

Responsibilities

• Desktop review for biological resources.
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
• Vegetation and botanical inventories.
• Wetland delineations and aquatic assessments.
• Preparing regulatory permit applications.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting for regulatory reviews.
• Field work may involve travel to remote areas and exposure to elements.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Botanical surveys

Wetland delineations

GPS mapping

ArcGIS

Education

Enviromental discipline degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Survey 123

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Biologist to support a range of natural resource projects in California. The role involves desktop reviews, wildlife and plant surveys, wetland delineations, and regulatory permitting for utilities, pipelines, and renewable projects.

This is a part-time, on-call position based in the San Diego area with potential travel. The candidate should have extensive regional experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or with a project team.