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Biologist & Environmental Permitting Lead
Jacobs Solutions - Bellevue, WA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Biologist & Environmental Permitting Lead at Jacobs will play a crucial role in leading environmental consulting efforts for infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest. This position involves collaboration with a diverse team of professionals to develop regulatory-compliant environmental plans and permits, while also fostering the growth of junior staff. The role is pivotal in ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources and supporting transformative infrastructure initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to assemble regulatory-compliant environmental plans, reports, and permits.
- Maintaining excellent communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and local government officials.
- Supporting proposal preparation, client relations, and business development.
- Providing inclusive management and fostering career growth of entry-to-mid environmental staff.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related scientific discipline or technical field.
- 8+ years in environmental consulting, including 5+ years in Washington State and 3+ years as environmental permitting task lead or project manager for complex transportation and/or water infrastructure projects.
- Experience completing local, state, and federal permitting (i.e., Clean Water Act Section 401/402/404, Endangered Species Act, SEPA, Critical Areas, and Shoreline permitting).
- Proven ability to lead aquatic resource surveys with strong knowledge of PNW vegetation, soils, wetland community types, and stream characteristics.
- Demonstrated successful team player with experience mentoring staff and building inclusive teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including traditional design-bid-build and progressive design-build.
- Certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist from the Society of Wetland Scientists.
- Familiarity with common construction impacts to wetlands, wildlife, and fisheries resources.
- Ability to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits.
- Biology and/or permitting experience in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, or Hawai'i.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
- Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday
- Caregiver leave
- Merit increases and performance discretionary bonus for eligible roles
