Senior Wildlife BiologistJob Locations

　　US-PA-LansdaleID

　　2023-5026CategoryEnvironmental

　　Position TypeRegular

　　DivisionRenewables

　　Overview

　　Senior Wildlife BiologistWestwood Professional Services, Inc.Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Wildlife Biologist with demonstrated experience in renewable energy projects, including biological assessments, avian and bat studies, eagle conservation plans, habitat assessments and regulatory permitting to join our renewables team. The successful candidate will be seeking opportunity for growth working on a variety of development projects across the country. We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm about their work, and with a strong commitment to client service and technical excellence. Westwood is a multi-disciplined firm that provides services across the country for the development of land and energy projects. This position will serve a leadership role in the environmental services group, interact with project design professionals and mentor junior staff.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　The qualified individual will a provide mix of project management, technical direction of staff, and leading regulatory negotiations. Key tasks include:drafting proposals and work plansleading document preparation in a team environmentparticipating in regulatory meetings to support the planning, design, and approval of renewable energy and transmission projectsnavigating and advising on Endangered Species Act compliancetracking and participating in developing wildlife guidance initiativespreparing wildlife assessment work planscoordinating with regulatory personnelsite researchperforming site assessment work in person and with project staffclient meetingsreport preparationwildlife permittingenvironmental assessment, plan of development preparation for NEPA complianceThe position will involve periodic travel, typically 1-3 days per trip on a periodic

　　Required Experience

　　Master's Degree in biology or related natural sciences field10-15 years of wildlife assessment experienceTechnical proficiency in avian and bat studiesWorking knowledge of state and federal regulationExperience with GPS equipmentFamiliarity with US Fish and Wildlife Land Based Wind Energy GuidelinesFamiliarity with eagle conservation planning documentsFor Preferred Consideration (Not Required):Experience with wind energy pre- and post-construction monitoring protocols is desiredExperience with NEPA process for various federal agencies is desired

　　Compensation Range Minimum

　　USD $85,000.00/Yr.

　　Compensation Range Maximum

　　USD $105,000.00/Yr.

　　About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

　　Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood)was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds s rengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.