Senior Fisheries Biologist – Irvine, CA

We are looking for a Senior Fisheries Biologist to lead and support fisheries and aquatic resource projects. This role manages complex studies, supports client relationships, and guides staff to deliver high-quality work. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leadership to execute projects and contribute to strategic growth.

• Lead, manage, and execute fisheries and aquatic resource studies, including fisheries assessments, habitat assessments, fish population analyses, fish passage assessments, instream flow studies, benthic macroinvertebrate bioassessments, and aquatic restoration efforts.
• Oversee fisheries and marine resource data analyses, including quality assurance and quality control.
• Prepare and review technical reports and contribute to regulatory documentation.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and support project planning.
• Mentor and supervise junior and mid-level staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and internal standards.
• Travel up to 25% as needed for project work.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, fisheries, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s/Ph.D. with 7+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with project and task management.
• Strong knowledge of coastal/marine and freshwater/aquatic ecology.
• Experience working with freshwater and anadromous fish species.
• Experience preparing or contributing to CEQA and NEPA documents is preferred.
• ESA/CESA compliance experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with FERC processes is a plus.
• USFWS and CDFW permits or Memoranda of Understanding are a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Our base full-time annual salary range is $85,000-$130,000.

Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. ECORP Consulting strives to hire applicants at a level within the noted pay range commensurate with an applicant’s directly applicable experience and relevant education and certifications while maintaining career growth and employment advancement opportunities.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Level: Senior-Level

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Irvine

Job Position: Biologist