Mid-Senior Biologist

Overview

Location(s):
East Coast
Work Environment:
Field / Remote
Compensation: $68,000-$110,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee‑owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States.

As an employee‑owner, you embrace accountability, work safely, and collaborate while thinking resourcefully and independently. You are curious and solution‑oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

A Biologist III leads complex biological assessments, oversees regulatory compliance efforts, and provides technical expertise in natural resource management. The focus is on project leadership, community coordination, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring environmental sustainability. Familiarity with flora and fauna in the southeastern U.S. is desired, with the possibility of further specialization over time.

• Serves as lead biologist on large‑scale environmental projects, overseeing biological assessments and ecological impact studies.

• Designs and conducts biological field surveys, habitat assessments, and natural resource monitoring to evaluate project site conditions, including surveys for flora and fauna, habitat mapping for listed species, tree inventory, and invasive weed management plans.

• Ensures projects adhere to environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA, and state/local regulations.

• Develops and reviews technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and mitigation plans to support project approvals and permitting.

• Works closely with engineers, architects, environmental planners, and regulatory agencies to integrate biological considerations into project designs and development plans.

• Communicates findings and recommendations to clients, government agencies, and the public. Experience with public meetings and regulatory consultations with state and federal natural resource agencies is required.

• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior biologists, ensuring high‑quality environmental assessments and fieldwork.

• Assists with proposals, client outreach, and identifying new opportunities for environmental services within the AEC industry.

• Experience:
  
  6+ years in biological fieldwork, environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, and technical leadership in the AEC industry or related field.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Ecologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist).
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, mentor staff, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of southeast flora and fauna.
• Master’s Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.

$68,000-$110,000 annually*

* Final agreed‑upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

• The job operates in a remote or office‑based environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• Occasional project site visits are required, involving outdoor work with potential for excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

• Working on a computer, sitting, or…