Consulting Senior Associate, Wildlife Biologist

Ready to turn your passion for wildlife and the environment into a career that makes a real impact? Join ERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting, and help shape projects that protect ecosystems while supporting responsible development. If you’re looking for hands-on experience, diverse projects, and a chance to grow with an industry leader, this role is for you.

Why This Role Matters

At ERM, we help clients navigate environmental challenges and create sustainable solutions. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Wildlife Biologist in Elko, NV, you’ll play a critical role in assessing and protecting natural resources across sectors like renewable energy, mining, and infrastructure. Your work ensures that development and conservation go hand in hand.

What Your Impact Is

• Conduct biological surveys and impact assessments that influence major projects.
• Collect and analyze field data to guide environmental decisions.
• Collaborate with experts across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Support permitting processes that balance ecological integrity with business needs.
  
  

What You'll Bring

Required:

• BA/BS in biology, natural resource science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-2 years of experience
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 70%) and work in remote, challenging environments.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, Garmin and/or Trimble GPS, and digital data collection platforms.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility and initiative.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
  
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in biology or related discipline.
• 3 years of experience in biological surveys, permitting, or impact assessment.
• Knowledge of Nevada Conservation Credit System, sage-grouse monitoring, and avian surveys.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork and desk-based analyses for baseline studies and impact assessments.
• Collect, organize, and interpret ecological data using digital tools.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to permitting documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and regulators to ensure project success.
• Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and compliance.
  
  

For the Consulting Senior Associate, Wildlife Biologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $67,200–$85,420 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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