Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist

About the Role

In this role you will provide biological expertise that guides vegetation management for a major California utility, develop Biological Resource Assessments, and support CEQA/NEPA documentation, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting sensitive habitats and species. Key responsibilities include preparing Biological Resource Assessments and related technical documents, supporting CEQA, NEPA, ESA Biological Assessments, and CDFW 1602 permitting processes, managing scope, schedule, and budget, building relationships with project managers and clients, and contributing to project coordination and deputy project management tasks. To apply, submit your resume and brief cover letter; ERM does not accept recruiting agency submissions. ERM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will handle all personal information in compliance with data protection laws. • Provide biological expertise for vegetation management of a major California utility. • Develop Biological Resource Assessments and CEQA/NEPA documentation. • Ensure compliance with ESA, CESA, CEQA, and other environmental regulations. • Collaborate with ecologists, planners, and scientists to deliver technical solutions. • Prepare ESA Biological Assessments and support CDFW 1602 permitting. • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining high‑quality deliverables. • Build positive relationships with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams. • Contribute to project coordination and deputy project management tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸biological assessments
• ▸resource assessment
• ▸ceqa docs
• ▸esa compliance
• ▸project management
• ▸client relations

What You Bring

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent experience, at least one year of environmental consulting or fieldwork in Northern California, strong technical writing and communication skills, and a working knowledge of federal and state regulations such as ESA, CESA, and CEQA. A Master’s degree, power‑sector permitting experience, and familiarity with special‑status species are preferred. • Require Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (or equivalent) and 1+ year consulting/field experience. • Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills. • Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations. • Preferred Master’s degree and experience in power‑sector environmental permitting. • Familiarity with special‑status species, plants, and habitats in Northern California.

Requirements

• ▸biology bs
• ▸1+ yr
• ▸technical writing
• ▸regulations
• ▸master's
• ▸power permitting

Benefits

Are you ready to launch your environmental career with hands‑on field experience and meaningful biological assessments? At ERM you will learn, grow, and make an immediate impact alongside experts dedicated to your professional development. The anticipated annual base pay ranges from $61,299 to $75,562, with potential bonus eligibility, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package covering paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP plan. • Salary range $61,299–$75,562 annually; bonus eligibility may apply. • Comprehensive benefits: PTO, parental leave, medical/dental/vision, life & disability insurance, 401(k)/RRSP/DPSP.

Work Environment

Hybrid

Interview Process

-candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of the recruitment process.