Lead Level Biologist - Desert Tortoise

About the opportunitySWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Lead-Level Biologist
- Tortoise to join our Natural Resources team in Las Vegas, NV. In this role, you will support various projects across renewable energy, transmission, infrastructure, restoration, local agency, etc., sectors.

This requisition can be hired at three levels:

Lead Biologist -- Typically with at least six (6) years of relevant industry experience and expertise; eight (8) years preferred.

Senior Biologist -- Typically with at least eight (8) years of relevant industry experience and expertise; ten (10) years preferred

Principal Biologist
- Typically with at least ten (10) years of relevant industry experience and expertise; twelve (12) years preferred

This is a hybrid opportunity based out of Las Vegas, NV. Priority will be given to applicants in Nevada or the desert Southwest. Depending on project needs and geographic location of the applicant, this position may require up to 15% travel within Nevada to support fieldwork, client engagement, and regional coordination. You will work closely with clients, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to guide project direction, ensure technical quality, and support successful delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to mentor staff, lead technical work, and play a key role in advancing projects and client success. This is a regular (with benefits), salaried, exempt position.  Hybrid work environments are encouraged.  Highly qualified individuals from remote (=distributed) locations in Nevada or the Desert SW are encouraged to apply.

Final date to receive applications:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified. This position may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool is established.

What you will accomplish

Strategic Project Leadership:
Strategically consults on and leads complex projects in pursuit of client objectives, overseeing the technical approach and ensuring quality assurance and quality control.

Exemplary Leadership:
Leads by example in both technical and soft skills, navigating client and team priorities to deliver projects that meet professional and oversight agency standards.

Technical Expertise &

Innovation: Innovates standards and practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of client projects and outcomes, ensuring alignment with industry and regulatory standards. Serves as a go-to technical expert and consultant, providing novel project strategies and applying technical excellence that considers client needs to meet project requirements.

Project Accountability:
Continuously guides projects, executing accountability for the performance of projects or delegated tasks and ensuring that project milestones are met and outcomes align with SWCA’s values and client expectations. Assesses risks and implements strategies for problem-solving. Revises or suggests revisions to project scopes, schedules, and budgets as necessary to meet evolving project requirements and ensure successful outcomes.

Business Growth &

Innovation: Drives business growth and client success through technical excellence, innovation, and development of new methods and standards that advance SWCA's technical reputation. Contributes to SWCA's strategic planning.

Cross-Disciplinary

Collaboration:

Champions cross-disciplinary collaboration, working closely with specialists to provide comprehensive technical support for projects.

Mentorship & Team Development:
Mentors staff for impactful influence, coaching others in technical excellence, leadership, and strategy, and also develops specialized programs and protocols. Fosters team development and cross-training, modeling and promoting knowledge sharing and…