Senior Ecologist

Location Austin S

Job Code 17626

# of openings 1

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Senior Ecologist

POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, and site assessment services to a host of clients. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specializes in the areas of ecological and cultural resources, water quality, air quality, and waste, throughout the country and internationally.

We seek a Senior Ecologist based out of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama in support of our Environmental Division. This opportunity offers a remote work style and can be based out the following States:

• Texas

• Alabama

• Louisiana

• Mississippi

Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

Roles and responsibilities

The candidate must have the ability to supervise field survey teams, manage waters of the U.S. and threatened/endangered species studies, lead agency coordination and permitting efforts. Client interaction through project support is anticipated. The individual in this position must be detail-oriented, have demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, effective communication, and technical writing skills.

As a Senior Ecologist you will support and help lead project efforts focused on transmission lines, electrical generation, pipelines, major industrial, and renewable energy projects involving environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services. The candidate should have an established and successful work history of executing project safety protocols, providing quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or other related field

• 10 years’ prior consulting work with a focus in environmental surveys, documentation, permitting, and client engagement.

• Project experience conducting water of the U.S. including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments, and other evaluations related to natural resources.

• Experience with Section 404 permitting, including agency correspondence, Nationwide Permits, Regional Permits and/or Individual Permits

• Knowledge of Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations

• Ability to perform data analysis and develop quality technical reports in support of agency permitting

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Substantial knowledge, hands-on experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations in the central U.S. (e.g., LA, TX, OK, AR). Work may also extend throughout other regions of the U.S.

• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or other related field

• Certification or licensure in another field of expertise. CWB, PWS, PMP or other professional designation preferred

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401K

• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• New Dads and Moms Benefit program

• Fertility Benefits

• Gender -Affirming care

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.