Biologist​/Wetland Scientist​/Ecologist Austin, TX

Biologist / Wetland Scientist / Ecologist – Kleinfelder Inc., Austin, TX

Take your environmental career to the next level. Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth? Kleinfelder’s Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning and permitting to remediation, site characterization, chemical data management, and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost‑effective solutions.

Kleinfelder is seeking a Biologist / Wetland Scientist / Ecologist to assist on various types of projects primarily in the transportation, energy, and commercial markets. The successful candidate will have experience conducting field assessments for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, and other related projects in the natural resources sector. Approximately 90% of the time will be dedicated to fieldwork, proposal development, and report preparation.

• Lead in conducting field delineations of Waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) according to USACE standards.
• Lead in conducting biological assessments, surveys, and monitoring for threatened and endangered species.
• Conduct wetland and stream mitigation planning.
• Conduct / assist with Environmental Site Assessments.
• Conduct Section 404 permitting.
• Prepare various types of environmental reports and NEPA documentation.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in plant and wildlife identification, soils evaluation, hydrology, GPS use, mitigation planning, and permit preparation, and be able to work year‑round in adverse climate and field conditions. The position requires good writing and communication skills and a strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client‑specific requirements. A BS in an Environmental, Biological, Ecological Science, or related field is required.

Four or more years of experience in conducting environmental fieldwork and reporting is preferred. The ability to travel (typically short‑term) is required.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

Kleinfelder is committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee opportunities to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education, training and certification expenses, and a comprehensive internal Mentoring Program.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies: Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, is deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.