What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. HNTB Washington Office is seeking a technically sound biologist with strong leadership skills who is ready to be challenged and lead environmental field work and documentation tasks. The candidate will have experience in conducting wetland delineation field work in Washington, preparing biological assessments for linear transportation projects, and completing environmental permit applications, environmental documents, and other technical reports to support project delivery. What You'll Do: Coordinates and conducts with other staff in the collection and analyzing of data obtained for projects. Determines or develops best methodology and technical approaches for conducting analysis in field work; sets up test equipment as necessary to obtain scientific data. Examines and evaluates present and future potential environmental science effects relating to the planning, design, and construction of proposed projects. Serves as task lead or principal author in the preparation of reports, on environmental science effects of projects. Provides technical scientific support on environmental issues to project managers during the planning, design, or construction of projects. Performs review of work to ensure the design or construction are in compliance with design criteria and scientific specifications and determines the need for additional investigations, studies, or alternate plans or designs if necessary. Supports the marketing and proposal preparation of potential opportunities or projects. Leads the preparation of applications and supporting documents for local, state, and federal environmental permits as well as other regulatory compliance laws and regulations. Assists in organizing, preparation, public meetings as well as possible participation in public meetings. Attends various meetings with clients, other engineering firms, and staff and may lead discussion on environmental science issues. Performs other duties as assigned. What You'll Need: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology, or related field and 6 years relevant experience, or Master's Degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology, or related field and 5 years of relevant experience What You'll Bring Conducts field work, including assessments and determination of wetlands, streams, and other sensitive areas Serves as a task lead or a principal author in the preparation of reports, including wetland and stream reports, Endangered Species Act documentations, mitigation reports, monitoring reports, and other relevant reports needed for projects. Determines or develops best methodology and technical approaches for conducting analysis in field work; sets up test equipment as necessary to obtain scientific data. Examines and evaluates existing conditions and potential environmental impacts relating to the planning, design, and construction of proposed projects. Provides technical scientific support on environmental issues to project managers during the planning, design, or construction of projects. Performs review of work to ensure the design or construction follow design criteria and scientific specifications and determines the need for additional investigations, studies, or alternate plans or designs if necessary. Supports the marketing and proposal preparation of potential opportunities or projects. Leads the preparation of applications and supporting documents for local, state, and federal environmental permits as well as other regulatory compliance laws and regulations. Attends various meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, other engineering firms, and staff and may lead discussion on environmental science issues. Performs other duties as assigned. What We Prefer: Experience with delineating wetlands for linear projects Knowledge of local flora and regional wetland regulations Experience in preparing wetland delineation reports, functional assessments, mitigation plans, and environmental compliance/permitting documents Qualified as a WSDOT Biological Assessment Author Understanding of the environmental permitting process and the ability to work with clients and regulatory agencies Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication skills to effectively interact with staff and clients Use of mobile GPS and GIS technologies Must be able to work independently with appropriate level of supervision Must have and maintain a valid driver license and insurable driving record Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet #BH . . . The approximate pay range for Washington is $77,044.74 - $138,581.76. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. . . . . NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. 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