DescriptionRole Overview
WSP has a career opportunity for a full-time Environmental Planner/Biologist with our Reno, NV or Salt Lake City, UT teams.
Do you have experience with vegetation, wildlife and T&E species field surveys? Are you seeking a home base in Reno, NV or Salt Lake City with travel to a variety of locations in the West US? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering and environmental consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.
Your Impact
- The position is generally 30% field work and 70% office work on a variety of projects, including commercial, industrial, state and federal sites.
- Biology field activities may include plant and wildlife identification, threatened and endangered species surveys, wetland surveys, native plant surveys etc. Will utilize GPS, tablet, compass, quad maps and/or aerial photographs.
- Office work involve researching literature and regulatory requirements; preparing reports, maps and charts; and performing routine calculations.
- Interprets data and report writing.
- Prepares field reports, internal correspondence, client interaction, and prepare sections of formal reports.
- Follows company safety standards and site safety standards in accordance with WSP policy.
- Will travel to project sites throughout Nevada and the western US. Approximately 30% overnight travel.
- Environmental field activities may include soil and groundwater sampling, site investigations, and remediation activities.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related scientific discipline or technical field.
- 1-3 years of related experience with vegetation, wildlife and/or T&E field surveys.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Western US fauna and/or flora knowledge and experience is preferred.
- Skilled at basic or standard field procedures and techniques.
- Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office.
- Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours as required. May include weekend work.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Nevada, Utah and surrounding states. Approximatly30% overnight travel.
- Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bureau of Land Management and/or US Forest Service project experience.
- Current USFWS permits or ability to be permitted for T&E species protocol surveys
- NEPA knowledge and experience.
- Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act threatened and endangered species survey experience
- Section 404 of the Clean Water Act delineating/permitting experience.
- GIS and or AutoCAD experience
Physical Demands
- Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.
- Ability to hike, lift equipment and willingness to work extended hours (10+ hour days), as needed.
