Project Level Biologist; On-Call​/Temporary

Overview

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project-Level Biologist with experience in natural resource management and biological studies for our Reno, Nevada office. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop or continue a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise, strong writing skills, business acumen and the potential for leadership. Responsibilities may include writing technical reports, participating in field surveys, natural resource planning, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

It is anticipated that low travel will be required for the position. This is an hourly, on-call (no benefits), reporting to the office’s Natural Resources Team Lead. Hybrid work environments are available.

Individuals under this job requisition can be hired at three levels:

• Assistant Project Biologist - Typically with at least 3 years of relevant experience and expertise.
• Associate Project Biologist - Typically with at least 5 years of relevant experience and expertise.
• Project Biologist - Typically with at least 7 years of relevant experience and expertise.

Please submit your application by June 12, 2026

This list of accomplishments and responsibilities is based on expectations for an assistant project biologist. More senior positions will work with more independence, lead projects, and work on and/or lead more complex tasks.

• Work closely with SWCA project managers and clients to successfully design and oversee projects to completion.
• Help implement project requirements related to National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other natural resource planning/permitting disciplines.
• Write and review environmental documents prepared by yourself and other SWCA environmental specialists.
• Provide advice and guidance on complex federal, state and local regulatory issues.
• Help prepare budgets and proposals, conduct business development and client outreach ensuring that project quality, scheduling, and budget objectives are met.
• Take the initiative, resolve problems, and identify improved procedures to assure client needs are met.
• Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field
• Minimum three (3) years of related biological experience
• Understanding of environmental regulations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to take a logical approach to tasks.
• Robust organizational, analytical, and document management skills with the ability to work on more than one project at a time, often meeting tight deadlines.
• Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Preferred

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related biological experience.
• Prior planning, budgeting, scheduling experience
• Ability to grow into increased management and leadership responsibilities
• Understanding and work experience with a major Federal Government Agency that works on natural resources issues

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Reno, NV- based position can expect an hourly wage of:
Assistant Project Biologist: $27.30/hour-$35.62/hour;
Associate…