Consultant, Biologist

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As part of the continued growth and innovation of our dynamic Impact Assessment & Planning service, ERM has an opportunity for a mid-level Biologist, to join our thriving global consulting firm as a biologist in Northern California.

Primarily this position will provide desk-based biological expertise to large-scale utility projects in northern California (the location for this position is negotiable, but ideally northern California). We seek an individual to join the ERM’s planning, biological and environmental compliance team for an ongoing contract with a large California utility to support their Vegetation Management operations and maintenance activities.

ERM’s Impact Assessment & Planning (IAP) team focuses on supporting development of projects in the power, technology, oil and gas, mining, chemical, transport, and infrastructure sectors. Our goal is always the same: assisting our clients in achieving project success, from planning through construction and operation, while minimizing sustainability risks and maximizing project speed and adaptability.

ERM’s IAP service offering has been ERM’s highest growth area globally, growing over 20% per year for the past 5 years. You will become part of a vibrant technical community with more than 1,000 IAP professionals globally, representing the full range of technical disciplines, with sector experience across the board. What ERM’s team is best known for is supporting some of the most challenging development projects in the world.

It is this reputation that attracts and retains the highly skilled consultants who comprise ERM’s Impact Assessment & Planning team.

• Develop Biological Resource Assessments.
• Support preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, ESA Biological Assessments, CDFW 1602 permits, and more.
• Adhere to scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables and timely delivery of reports.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
• Other assigned duties as required, such as project coordination, deputy project management.

• BS in Biological Sciences, or related field. Master’s degree is desirable but not required. Or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in environmental consulting/experience of biota in Northern California; prior experience in power sector is considered an asset.
• Expertise with federal and state regulations including California Coastal Act, CESA, ESA and/or CEQA, and environmental assessments.
• Technical competency in environmental permitting.
• Technical writing and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment.
• Positive outlook, self-starter, who has a collaborative work ethic.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

For the Consultant, Biologist (Mid-Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,145 – $87,932 USD. Your pay within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).

You can apply for this role through  or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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