Senior Biologist

Job Description

WSP is seeking a full‑time Biologist for our Earth and Environment Sector – North Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group, working out of the North Mountain region (Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, and Washington). The role requires a detail‑oriented candidate with demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a team. Successful completion of botanical and wildlife surveys and support of wetland inventories is desired.

The candidate must manage biological field surveys (avian, wildlife, vegetation, wetland/waterway, sensitive species, and T&E species) and communicate effectively, especially while field work is ongoing.

• Support and help build the environmental project team working on transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, transportation projects, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services.
• Support biological field survey efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Oregon, covering surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species.
• Assist with wetland and biological surveys, permitting, and documentation.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making by adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field.
• Five (5)+ years prior consulting experience, ideally with linear corridor projects (pipelines and/or electric transmission).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with USFWS, BLM, USFS, and state‑agency survey requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Substantial biological field survey knowledge.
• Ability to work in remote conditions and independently or as part of a survey team as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel periodically throughout the region, including the United States.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

• Northwest permitting experience – e.g., northern spotted owl, marbles murrelet, anadromous fish.
• Experience in construction compliance monitoring.
• Experience writing and managing the preparation of technical reports or permit applications.
• Experience organizing and managing complex field survey efforts for transmission line, pipeline, or renewable energy projects.

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $74,200 – $146,900.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $83,600 – $137,900.