Entry to Mid-Level Environmental Biologist /Scientist
Wood PLC

Job Info

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Overview / Responsibilities

Role Overview

Wood has an opportunity for an Entry to Mid-Level Environmental Biologist or Scientist to fill a full-time position with our Denver, CO Environmental team.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering 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.



Key Responsibilities

• The position is generally 50% field work and 50% office work but may be up to 75% field 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 Wood policy.
• Will travel to project sites throughout Colorado and the western US. Between 25% and 75% overnight travel.
• Environmental field activities may include soil and groundwater sampling, site investigations, and remediation activities.

Skills / Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related scientific discipline or technical field.
• 2 to 5 years + of related experience.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Colorado and surrounding states. Generally between 25% and 50% overnight travel, but may be up to 75% travel.
• Must pass drug test, physical, 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

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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