Senior Wildlife Biologist and Project Manager
Environmental Science Associates
Senior Wildlife Biologist managing renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest
18 days ago ago
$100,875 - $136,991
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Hybrid
Company Size
721 Employees
Service Specialisms
Community planning
Airport planning
Environmental planning
Environmental analysis and assessment
Natural resources management
Cultural resources management
Environmental restoration
Environmental design
Sector Specialisms
Community Planning
Airport Planning
Environmental Planning
Environmental Analysis and Assessment
Natural Resources Management
Cultural Resources Management
Environmental Restoration and Design
Regulatory Compliance
Role
What you would be doing
permitting
qa/qc
project management
wildlife analysis
business development
mentorship
- You will also take the initiative and resolve issues to assure client needs are met effectively, lead and advise on all aspects of project implementation, including the development of permitting strategies, provide QA/QC of work processes and deliverables, and lead teams completing technical studies that support permitting efforts.
- You will demonstrate a clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for leading large, multi-year, multi-disciplinary development projects. In this capacity you will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget, working closely with project teams to navigate permitting challenges and meeting client needs.
- As a Wildlife Biologist and Project Manager, you will apply your technical and project management skills to natural resources projects. You will serve as a technical specialist, preparing and managing complex wildlife and environmental analyses and coordinating with key team members, including senior staff, subconsultants, and clients.
- You will provide mentorship and support for junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance while working on projects together.
- You will lead and support business and client development efforts collaboratively with other leaders focused on business development including preparing proposals, identifying opportunities, developing capture strategies, and engaging with proposal/interview teams. These efforts will include having the responsibility for preparing scopes of work and budgets.
What you bring
wildlife biologist
project management
arcgis
nepa
communication
business development
- You value a strong project management and client focused culture.
- You will produce technical work (as primary author and co-author) and written products that are clear, concise, and well supported. Occasional fieldwork is also required.
- You have experience managing projects throughout all phases, from early planning and permitting through construction.
- You are a Wildlife Biologist and Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience with strong communication skills and experience in wildlife surveys, project permitting, and project management to join our team and primarily support renewable energy generation and transmission projects. Your wildlife biology expertise includes the ability to identify local birds and fauna, conduct nesting bird surveys, document wildlife observations in accordance with the requirements of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).
- You have experience in both Washington and Oregon; experience in the eastern portion of these states is highly desired. You perform occasional field survey work, safely operate, load, and transport equipment and gear, and cross fences, creeks, and other obstacles. Experience with digital field data collection tools such as GPS, ArcGIS Collector/Field Maps, Fulcrum, Survey 123 is desired, but not required.
- You will be committed to treating people respectfully and equitably. You will work collaboratively with teams and clients and you will consistently demonstrate attentive listening skills. You will communicate constructively and work cooperatively to solve project and team challenges.
- You have technical expertise and experience in at least several of the following: development and implementation of wildlife studies, terrestrial mitigation planning, energy facility siting and constraints studies, regulatory permitting, compliance monitoring and reporting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental effects assessment, and agency interactions at all levels including WDFW and ODFW.
- You also have demonstrated experience with federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and U.S. Forest Service.
- You have experience managing large, complex projects and meeting milestones within schedule and budget expectations, as well as competency in providing quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC) oversight.
- You can work full-time or hybrid in either our ESA Seattle or Portland office.
- You have an interest in business development and have experience acquiring work through your existing network.
- Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and working with Washington’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is a plus.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1969
Year Established
The company was established at a pivotal time for environmental legislation.
21 offices
National Presence
Operates through 21 offices across the United States.
Hundreds of millions
Annual Revenue
Maintains consistent and substantial revenue growth.
Employee-owned since 2000
Ownership Model
Adopts open-book management and shared equity since 2000.
- Evolved from a Bay Area boutique to a national firm.
- Supports projects from airports and transportation to wetland restoration and community planning.
- Merges science, planning, engineering, archaeology, and design for multidisciplinary impact.
- Has led unusual projects like environmental impact review of Christo’s Running Fence installation.
- Provides extensive regulatory compliance, restoration, and environmental analysis services.
- Balances ambitious restoration—such as tidal marsh creation—with major infrastructure efforts.
- Typically works on large public-sector and utility projects like dam, highway, and airport upgrades.
- Collaboration: We work as one team to serve our clients and communities.
- Integrity: We are committed to acting ethically and transparently in all of our endeavors.
- Innovation: We seek creative, forward-thinking solutions to environmental challenges.
- Excellence: We take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable, and impactful services.
2030
Net-Zero Goal
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions.
- Focusing on minimizing environmental impact and contributing to climate resilience.
- Implementing carbon reduction strategies, energy-efficient operations, and sustainable project designs.
- Integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation into environmental planning and consulting services.
- ESA is committed to creating an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and integral to decision-making.
- The company actively recruits and supports the professional development of women and underrepresented groups in the environmental field.
- ESA tracks gender diversity and strives to increase female representation in leadership roles and across all levels of the organization.
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