Field Biologist

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Field Biologist you will support transportation, infrastructure, and environmental projects across Texas. In this role, you will conduct field investigations, environmental assessments, wetland delineations, and permitting activities for a variety of transportation projects. Working closely with engineers, planners, and environmental scientists, you will help clients navigate federal, state, and local environmental regulations while supporting project delivery from planning through construction. The ideal candidate will have experience with wetland and stream delineations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting, and natural resource surveys. Experience supporting energy or oil & gas projects is a plus, particularly in navigating complex environmental permitting requirements across Texas.

What You\'ll Do:

• Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and jurisdictional determinations in accordance with USACE methodologies and regulatory guidance.
• Prepare technical reports, delineation documentation, permit applications, and supporting environmental analyses for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and secure federal, state, and local environmental permits, including Section 404 and Section 401 permits, Nationwide Permits, Individual Permits, and related environmental approvals.
• Perform field investigations to identify sensitive environmental resources, including wetlands, waters of the U.S., threatened and endangered species habitat, and other regulated ecological features.
• Support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation efforts by providing biological resource evaluations and environmental technical studies.
• Collaborate with transportation engineers, project managers, planners, and regulatory agencies to minimize environmental impacts and maintain project schedules.
• Conduct agency coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Provide environmental compliance support during construction, including permit condition monitoring, inspections, and field documentation.
• Assist with threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, and ecological studies as required for project development.
• Support environmental due diligence and permitting efforts for utility, pipeline, renewable energy, and oil & gas projects when needed.
• Maintain detailed field records utilizing GPS, GIS, mapping tools, and mobile data collection technologies.
• Mentor junior environmental staff and contribute to proposal development, scope preparation, and project planning activities.

What You\'ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience conducting biological fieldwork and environmental permitting for transportation, infrastructure, utility, or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing wetland delineations and stream assessments in accordance with USACE standards.
• Experience preparing and obtaining USACE Section 404 permits and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of NEPA processes and environmental compliance requirements for transportation projects.
• Familiarity with Texas environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience using GPS, GIS, ArcGIS, or other environmental mapping and data collection tools.
• Strong technical writing, field documentation, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas and work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

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What Benefits You\’ll Enjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You\’ll Love Consor:

You\’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation.

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Notices:

The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

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