Consulting Biologist - Linear Project Specialist

$73,000 - $90,000/Yr

Western Ecosystems Technology - Golden Valley, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Golden Valley, MN

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Consulting Biologist - Linear Project Specialist at Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is responsible for managing and leading linear infrastructure projects, particularly in the areas of environmental consulting related to electrical transmission lines and pipelines. This role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing field studies, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while fostering client relationships and promoting business development.

Responsibilities

• Complete and direct various project management and support tasks related to linear project siting evaluation, environmental planning, or environmental reviews.
• Coordinate and manage natural resource field studies (e.g., wildlife, wetlands, etc.).
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams in completing environmental review for small, medium, and large-scale linear projects.
• Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies, tribes, and the public in support of client-directed project work.
• Collaborate closely with clients to support real-time requests and help clients implement scientific consulting solutions.
• Write and review reports, applying scientific expertise to present and interpret the results of field and desktop studies in their scientific and regulatory context.
• Oversee field data management and GIS data processes to ensure WEST standards and client requirements are met through our deliverables.
• Market WEST's capabilities and prepare scopes of work, budget estimates and respond to proposal requests.
• Foster current business relationships and promote new business development efforts.
• Help maintain WEST's position as thought leaders in the environmental consulting market.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in environmental planning, biological sciences, natural resources, ecology or equivalent, and/or GIS.
• Five to ten (5-10 years) of experience in environmental consulting and project management.
• Understanding of the linear facility development process (transmission line/pipeline project experience preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage natural resource field studies, data collection and GIS processes, and personnel with varying range of experience and expertise.
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail and ability to accurately report scientific methods and results of field studies, including GIS data management.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting and planning regulations at the local, state, and federal level.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and consulting work, with a track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, clients, or stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management, project management and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in budgeting and proposal writing.
• Background in natural resource science (including wildlife biology, wetland delineation, plant identification, restoration science, etc.).

Benefits

• Generous 401k package
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Annual bonus based on performance