Assistant Restoration Ecologist

Assistant Staff Restoration Ecologist – Field‑Based Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our Las Vegas, Nevada office. This role focuses on conducting botanical and ecological surveys primarily in southern Nevada, with a strong emphasis on restoration work and client delivery.

• Conduct botanical and other biological surveys
• Conduct surveys for various botanical resources including botanical resource surveys, noxious and invasive weed surveys, succulent surveys, vegetation community/habitat verification surveys, and pollinator host‑plant surveys
• Conduct other biological field studies as needed
• Observe and oversee effective treatment of soil and botanical resources on construction sites through site preparation, active construction, and post‑construction restoration
• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, and associated landforms
• Photograph and record appropriate habitat, species, and landforms
• Enter and proof data collected during field work
• Project work may include renewable generation projects (wind, solar, geothermal), electrical transmission, oil and gas development, transmission/pipelines, transportation, mining, and Federal clients
• Coordinate and communicate with project managers, environmental inspectors, construction staff, and other SWCA staff as necessary
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
• Operate SWCA vehicles
• Drive a 4‑wheel drive vehicle, all‑terrain vehicle/utility task vehicle (ATV/UTV) on rugged, backcountry roads
• Work both independently and as a member of a team
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and communicate with team members to ensure tasks are completed effectively
• Supervise a small crew while conducting cultural fieldwork: assign and direct activities, ensure employee responsibilities, communicate between employees and senior managers, resolve complaints, monitor team productivity, and provide performance feedback

• A.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field (preferred but not required); coursework in botany and/or field ecology strongly preferred
• Up to 1 year of ecological restoration experience
• Up to 1 year of field‑based survey experience preferred
• Ability to identify or key plant species of Nevada
• Ability to record detailed field notes
• Ability to use a digital tablet for GPS navigation and recording of field data (required)
• Capacity to conduct fieldwork for long hours in inclement weather, walk up to 10 miles per day, often in rugged terrain, and carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 40 pounds (required)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive or learn to drive a 4WD vehicle on backcountry roads (required)
• Ability to travel to often remote project sites
• Pass client‑specific drug and alcohol screening (required)

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols
• Ability to take initiative, resolve problems, and ensure tasks are completed effectively
• Strong teamwork and independent decision‑making capabilities

Pay rate: $21.63 to $27.81 per hour (actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and client requirements).

Las Vegas, Nevada

EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds, including veterans, to apply.

Email: or call 1‑480‑581‑5378. For questions related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the above accommodations team.