Project Wetlands Biologist Company Information Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 3,500 employees in 130 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Job Description General Responsibilities: As an Environmental Project Wetlands Biologist at Terracon, you will conduct wetland delineations including field reconnaissance work and report writing. Duties include but are not limited to locating wetland in the field, utilizing a submeter global positioning (GPS) unit for surveying, collecting appropriate field data form information, and preparing wetland delineation reports summarizing findings. Assessing project sites for threatened and endangered (T&E) species habitat also comprises a portion of job responsibilities. Environmental Biologists at this level work under general direction with limited to moderate supervision and are expected to apply limited to moderate experience and increase proficiency in the application of scientific principles, theories, practices, and company standards. You will be expected to work autonomously and meet the required scope, schedule, and budget of any given project as well as consult with other technical professionals and/or your supervisor on routine and moderately complex projects. Proficiency in basic computer software, and approximately 25 to 40 percent travel, with occasional overnight travel, is required. Essential Role and Responsibilities: • Using prescribed methods, assist in the collection and evaluation of data from field sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other resources to complete projects • Experience with the identification of hydrologic indicators such as vegetation, hydrology, and hydric soils • Identify and analyze T&E habitat in the field • Review, interpret, and accurately convey in written format scientific, analytical, and other technical data • Perform site inspections, record and convey field observations accurately, conduct field data collection, and/or complete other field assignments as directed • May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks • Must be well organized, efficient, and detail-oriented, have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet the required scope, schedule, and budget of any given project • The ability and willingness to perform light to moderate physical activity in all weather conditions is required. Must have the ability and willingness to work near or in aquatic environments and sometimes hilly terrain • Sites requiring field work can include remote and/or large tracts of undeveloped land Requirements: • Bachelor of Science degree • Minimum two years of relevant experience • Minimum 1.5 years of wetland delineation field experience required • Strong and proven technical writing abilities • Ability to work independently and manage multiple project budgets and deadlines simultaneously Desired Experience and Certifications: • Field experience identifying T&E species and habitat • Knowledge of federal and state waters permitting • Knowledge of Endangered Species Section 7 and 10 Consultation • Limited experience with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments EEO Statement Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
