Biologist/Ecologist

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.  

The successful candidate will have experience conducting field assessments for wetlands, threatened and endangered species and other related projects in the natural resources sector. It is anticipated that a majority of the work will consist of fieldwork and report preparation.

Activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Field delineations of Waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) according to USACE standards.
• Biological assessments for threatened and endangered species.
• Preparing various types of reports.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in plant and wildlife identification, soils evaluation, hydrology, GPS use, and be able to conduct work year-round in adverse climate and field conditions.

The ideal candidate will have good writing and communication skills. The position will involve preparing field reports, internal correspondence, and formal reports. The position requires strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client specific requirements.

The ability to travel for fieldwork is required (typically short-term). This position is a great opportunity for qualified professionals who are energetic and enthusiastic and who like diversified project types.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

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