Senior Wildlife Biologist — Field Lead & Permitting Expert

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health Coverage

Telehealth

EAP

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Parental leave

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

The Natural Resources Scientist - Wildlife Biologist role at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC focuses on wildlife resources across the country, emphasizing regulatory expertise and field assessments from routing to construction support.

You will lead field surveys, prepare permit applications, and develop mitigation plans for energy sector projects including transmission, oil and gas, and renewables, collaborating with regulators, landowners and Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Professional designation with BC College of Applied Biologists or with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists.
• 10+ years of professional experience as a biologist, specializing in wildlife biology, or related role.
• Experience leading wildlife field surveys in remote settings and coordinating with field teams.
• Experience conducting Environmental Assessments for federal and provincially regulated projects.
• Knowledge of wildlife legislation and regulations; ability to interpret permits and approvals.
• Experience with ESRI products and field data collection platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee wildlife field surveys and habitat assessments.
• Lead wildlife programs during construction and mitigation planning.
• Prepare permit applications related to wildlife resources.
• Prepare Wildlife Reports to support Environmental Assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance on wildlife management and approvals.
• Support proposal development with technical scope and cost estimates.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and deliver quality reports.
• Collaborate with contractors, regulators, landowners, and Indigenous communities.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Environmental assessments

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Project leadership

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary degree in Biology or Environmental Science

Professional designation with BC College of Applied Biologists or Alberta Society of Professional Biologists

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Survey123

Field Maps

Job description

The Natural Resources Scientist - Wildlife Biologist role at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC focuses on wildlife resources across the country, emphasizing regulatory expertise and field assessments from routing to construction support.

You will lead field surveys, prepare permit applications, and develop mitigation plans for energy sector projects including transmission, oil and gas, and renewables, collaborating with regulators, landowners and Indigenous communities.