Wildlife Biologist: Wetland Delineation & Field Surveys

ICF Olson; Texas; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development resources

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Charitable donation matching

Job summary

ICF seeks an entry-level Wildlife Biologist to support wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects across Texas and the United States. The role is remote with 30–60% travel, starting Summer 2027, preferably in Austin, Dallas/ Fort Worth, Houston or San Antonio regions.

Pay is anticipated in the upper $50K range with full-time benefits. You will perform desktop and field surveys, habitat assessments, and technical writing, and you will work under supervision while

Qualifications

• BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent
• Ability to work independently in the field for extended periods with limited phone reception
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including overnight trips up to a week
• Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys for infrastructure projects across Texas and the U.S.
• Author and review technical reports and deliverables
• Collaborate with senior staff on project field efforts and regulatory tasks

Skills

Field work

Technical writing

GPS

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Biology or related field

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

ICF seeks an entry-level Wildlife Biologist to support wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects across Texas and the United States. The role is remote with 30–60% travel, starting Summer 2027, preferably in Austin, Dallas/ Fort Worth, Houston or San Antonio regions.

Pay is anticipated in the upper $50K range with full-time benefits. You will perform desktop and field surveys, habitat assessments, and technical writing, and you will work under supervision while