Senior Natural Resources Biologist & Team Lead

Onterris, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Biologist/Ecologist to join the Natural Resources team, leading environmental due diligence, ESAs, and NEPA assessments on projects across the Southeast.

You will mentor staff, manage projects, and coordinate with clients and regulators for practical environmental solutions. The role requires a BS in Environmental Science or related field, 10+ years of Florida/Southeast experience, and demonstrated capability in wetlands and wildlife surveys,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Fisheries or related field.
• 10+ years of professional due diligence and natural resources experience in Florida and/or Southeast U.S.
• Experience with southeast wetland and wildlife ecology, or botany.
• Willingness to lead field assignments and travel as needed.
• GPS technology and map interpretation skills (NWI, USGS, aerial photos) desirable.
• Professional certifications such as PWS, WPIT, CE, Q/CAWB or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership of the existing due diligence and natural resources team in Orlando with project work in Florida and Southeast U.S.
• Mentor and support team within the technical focus areas of the group.
• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) per ASTM E1527-21 and CSERs.
• Conduct natural resource surveys—wetland delineations, wildlife surveys, threatened species surveys.
• Assess impacts for NEPA processes and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage post-survey data and project financials including budgets, forecasts, and invoicing.
• Serve as primary client manager with developers, utilities, and government entities.
• Lead multidisciplinary staff and subconsultants in due diligence, ecology, and GIS.
• Prepare reports and applications to regulatory agencies; support proposals.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety practices; travel as needed.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Wildlife surveys

NEPA evaluation

GIS

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

GPS technologies

Education

Bachelor’s in Environmental Science/Wildlife Ecology/Wetland Ecology/Fisheries

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Onterris, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Biologist/Ecologist to join the Natural Resources team, leading environmental due diligence, ESAs, and NEPA assessments on projects across the Southeast.

You will mentor staff, manage projects, and coordinate with clients and regulators for practical environmental solutions. The role requires a BS in Environmental Science or related field, 10+ years of Florida/Southeast experience, and demonstrated capability in wetlands and wildlife surveys,