Senior Wetlands Biologist & Permitting Expert

Jacobs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Stock

Job summary

Jacobs in Minneapolis is seeking a Wetlands Biologist / Environmental Permitting Specialist to support transportation, municipal, utility, energy, and private development projects across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

The role requires wetland delineations, natural resource assessments, and environmental permitting with strong regulatory knowledge and ability to coordinate with agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biology/environmental field with 4–8+ years of wetland science experience.
• Demonstrated wetland delineation experience in Minnesota and strong knowledge of wetland regulations (USACE 404, 401).
• Experience preparing technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; valid driver's license for fieldwork across Minnesota and Midwest.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams on transportation, utility and municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations per the Army Corps Manual and regional supplements.
• Prepare wetland reports, figures, and technical documentation.
• Perform vegetation, habitat, and natural resource field assessments.
• Support wetland mitigation planning, restoration, and monitoring.
• Coordinate environmental permitting with USACE, state agencies, and local authorities.
• Evaluate project impacts and develop avoidance and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare permit applications and regulatory correspondence; track permit conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers; contribute to proposals and budgets.

Skills

Wetland ecology

Environmental permitting

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Fieldwork

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Jacobs in Minneapolis is seeking a Wetlands Biologist / Environmental Permitting Specialist to support transportation, municipal, utility, energy, and private development projects across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

The role requires wetland delineations, natural resource assessments, and environmental permitting with strong regulatory knowledge and ability to coordinate with agencies and multidisciplinary teams.