Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist
ERM is a leading global sustainability consultancy, seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, Biologist to join their Impact Assessment & Planning team. In this role, you will provide biological expertise for utility and infrastructure projects in Northern California, develop assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve environmental outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Biological Resource Assessments and related technical documents
- Support CEQA and NEPA compliance efforts, ESA Biological Assessments, and CDFW 1602 permitting processes
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget expectations while maintaining high-quality deliverables
- Build positive working relationships with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to project coordination and support deputy project management tasks
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience
- 1+ years of experience in environmental consulting or biological fieldwork in Northern California
- Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills
- Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (ESA, CESA, CEQA, California Coastal Act)
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Commitment to health, safety, and field protocols
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
- Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline
- Experience supporting environmental permitting within the power sector
- Familiarity with special-status species, plants, and habitats in Northern California
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Disability
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- Other applicable benefits to eligible employees
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