Project Level Biologist

About the opportunity

Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who follow their passion in delivering the highest‑quality project work.

We are seeking a Project Level Biologist for our Sheridan, WY office. This office specializes in natural resources and planning for oil and gas, mining, and generation projects. The successful candidate will conduct or lead biological surveys in the Intermountain West region.

This is a permanent, non‑exempt, full‑time, hourly position with benefits. Field work will comprise approximately 80% of duties, with the remainder performed in an office setting. Extensive travel will be required.

• Assistant Project Biologist – Typically up to 3 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Associate Project Biologist – Typically up to 5 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Project Biologist – Typically up to 7 years of relevant industry experience preferred.

• Lead field crews under the supervision of Field Directors and/or Project Managers.
• Perform projects in oil and gas development, transmission/pipelines, transportation, mining, and federal clients.
• Conduct biological surveys, habitat assessments, and wetland/OHWM delineation.
• Accurately collect data and complete field forms, digital photography, and mapping.
• Collect GPS data using Trimble units and manage data transfer.
• Coordinate and communicate with project managers, land surveyors, landowners, and other staff as necessary.
• Assist with report preparation.
• Operate company vehicles safely and report maintenance needs.
• Adhere to the safety program and communicate hazards promptly.
• Supervise a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork, including assigning tasks, ensuring quality, communicating with senior managers, handling complaints, monitoring productivity, and providing feedback.

• Minimum of B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Previous field supervisory experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of field experience in biology, ecology, natural resource management or related field; five (5) years preferred.
• Experience with accurate data collection procedures and data entry QA/QC.
• Experience conducting avian studies in the Intermountain Western United States, including presence/absence surveys, population and nesting studies, and nesting raptor surveys.
• Small mammal and/or herpetofauna experience.
• Vegetation sampling and habitat assessment experience.
• Wetland delineation experience in the west and Intermountain West.
• Ability to conduct long hours of fieldwork in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes; ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• General knowledge of fauna and flora of the west and Intermountain West.
• Experience with Trimble GPS units.
• Ability to research and prepare technical documents.
• Ability to drive a 4‑wheel drive vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads.

Assistant Project Biologist: $27.30–$35.62 per hour.

Associate Project Biologist: $31.20–$40.04 per hour.

Project Biologist: $71,386–$91,936 per year.

Benefits include 401(k) profit‑sharing, health, dental, vision, life and disability plans, and other standard benefits.

SWCA is an equal‑opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.