Wildlife Biologist; Entry Level, Remote

ICF is growing in Texas, and we want you to join in our growth! ICF is seeking a motivated, early-career Wildlife Biologist to join our team and assist in conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S. This is an entry-level position expected to begin Summer 2027. While the position will be remote, the individual is expected to travel between 30-60% of the time (higher during spring/fall;

lower during winter/summer). A preference for those in the Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston or San Antonio regions will be given. Pay is anticipated to be in the upper $50K annualized range plus full-time benefits. Level: Biologist / Delineator Focus:
Desktop and field surveys, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, technical writing and review for infrastructure projects (including transportation, energy, water) Territory:
Texas primary + U.S. support Travel: range 30–60% (higher during spring/fall, lower during winter/summer)

• conduct surveys
• author and review reports
• work alongside senior staff

You might be at an engineering firm with a culture built around licensed engineers. At ICF you are our raison d'être, a team of environmental experts prizing scientific rigor, regulatory insight, work-life balance, and a commitment to integrity. Or you might be at a government agency craving the fast pace of consulting. You will enjoy the diversity of work, entrepreneurial opportunities, and mission of building a more prosperous and resilient world.

Whatever you seek, there is a reason so many of our people have stayed with ICF for over 20 years.

• Apply your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to help solve our clients’ toughest compliance challenges, involving Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and federal and state laws
• Support teams of experts in project field efforts focused on biology and wetlands, including plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, wetland delineations, and functional assessments
• Assess impacts and prepare technical reports and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans
• Explore a wide variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes, within Texas and across the U.S.
• Learn and hone your technical skills while discussing species and regulatory changes with other talented biologists and project managers
• Learn how to develop client relationships under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our long-time clients

• BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field by time of hire
• Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception
• Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time, with higher frequency in the spring and fall (Texas peak field seasons)
• Valid driver’s license is required

• Any experience conducting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback from senior staff
• Experience using GPS technologies

The team's local office is in Austin, TX, and due to the location of field work, Texas-based candidates are preferred.

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