Senior Biologist - Regulatory Permitting

Travel: typical range 10-30% ICF is growing in Texas, and we want more leaders to share in this growth! ICF is seeking a motivated and growth-focused Senior Biologist and Permitting Expert to provide strategic and expert guidance on technical approach and permitting solutions for clients across Texas and the U.S.

Level: Senior Biologist / Regulatory Expert Focus:
Permitting & compliance for infrastructure (energy, water, transportation) Territory:
Texas primary + US support Travel: typical range 10-30%

Responsibilities: provide technical expertise for projects and proposals, advise clients, mentor and support junior staff, lead projects or technical tasks

• Lead interdisciplinary teams in delivering technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks, to help our clients get projects built fast and right
• Provide senior-level expertise and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other federal and state laws
• Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies
• Collaborate with clients and industry experts - developers, engineers, planners, biologists, and technologists to develop innovative solutions to achieve project compliance
• Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff
• Build and nurture client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and contribute to winning proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules)
• Think strategically to solve client challenges
• Apply your ingenuity and curiosity to tackle today's challenges while positioning for tomorrow's opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology/Marine Sciences, or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (industry, government, academia)
• Experience developing, managing, and delivering environmental planning/permitting projects
• Experience with environmental consulting practices, regulations, and species in Texas

• Master’s degree in applicable fields (noted above)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong technical writing skills and ability to lead sections of projects, proposals, and QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff
• Ability to travel to clients or projects in Texas in reasonable time and cost (e.g., you live in Texas or a nearby state, or near a major airport with easy access to major Texas hubs)
• Desire to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists
• Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators
• Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and financial growth

• Our team values scientific rigor, respectful collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and productive creativity.
• We also work to support our team members' professional growth.
• To this end, we will:
• Welcome you warmly to our team and value your knowledge and expertise as an environmental professional
• Seek to provide you with diverse experiences including new project types, peers, clients, and geographies
• Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role
• Connect you with other leaders and technical experts in Texas and across ICF to share innovative ideas, provide expert solutions, and to help you learn and grow
• Support career development to sharpen your business and project…