Biologist

HDR is seeking a qualified Biologist/Regulatory Specialist to support field monitoring, observations of construction activities tied to regulatory permit compliance, and support environmental permitting, and biology technical work on small, medium, and large projects in California. This unique opportunity supports projects in our transportation, water, and natural resources market sectors. It will provide unique experiences in field work, report writing, analysis, and permitting in close coordination with project team members and subject matter experts that will foster learning and skill development across multiple disciplines and project types.

• Conduct short and long‑term environmental monitoring of existing sensitive, candidate, threatened, and/or endangered species prior to, during and after construction projects.
• Conduct mitigation monitoring, wildlife and/or botanical and/or wetland surveys—including species surveys and habitat evaluations.
• Observe construction activities and BMP implementation, and document compliance with regulatory permit requirements in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
• Perform field inspections and surveys using GIS data collection tools and provide mapping exhibits with the results.
• Work on assignments that require dealing with diverse working conditions while in the field, including work adjacent to highways and extended work hours or night work as needed.
• Work independently on medium‑size projects or assist more‑senior scientists on larger projects.
• Conduct biological field surveys, data interpretation and analysis, and plan and manage written environmental reports.
• Give directions to clerical and technical personnel as required.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and clients to analyze potential impacts on biological resources.
• Perform scientific/environmental project assignments requiring application of moderately complex objectives and limited variables.
• Develop biological resources technical reports, assessments, focused studies, and regulatory permitting applications.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to facilitate permit approval and regulatory compliance activities for various types of projects.
• Contribute to CEQA and NEPA documents, biological evaluations/assessments, monitoring reports, mitigation plans, and associated documents to address project impacts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Experience working with transportation/transit agencies.
• Minimum 3 years managing field services in conjunction with project construction activities and schedule.
• Possess or obtain necessary collecting and/or handling permits, and have species‑specific experience to provide services for all sensitive, threatened, and endangered species.
• 5+ years of experience conducting and managing biological resources surveys, impact analysis, reporting, and/or regulatory permitting in California.
• Experience with species and habitats in Northern and Central California.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability and commitment to quality in both work processes and products.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing biological/environmental projects.
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active participant in employee‑owned culture.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records.