Field Biologist (Full-time, Temporary)

About Us
We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems

As a people-centric organization we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences. 

About The Role

We are seeking Field Biologists to provide compliance monitoring support for a Fresno-based solar project. This role offers biologists with a range of experience (2–10+ years) the opportunity to contribute to California’s renewable energy transition while working on a large-scale project.

This is a full-time, temporary position supporting the project through completion (anticipated late 2027 to early 2028). While full-time availability is preferred, candidates able to commit to consistent, project-based schedules will also be considered.

Senior-level applicants will have the opportunity to lead field teams, oversee complex compliance efforts, mentor junior staff, and serve as subject matter experts, playing a key role in project execution and team development.

What You'll Do
Responsibilities will vary based on experience level, regulatory approvals, and area of expertise, but may include:

• Conduct site assessments, surveys, and habitat evaluations for common and special-status plant and wildlife species.
• Perform biological monitoring and provide compliance support during construction activities; prepare monitoring reports.
• Prepare preconstruction survey reports and other technical documentation.
• Track compliance with mitigation measures and permit conditions, maintaining accurate field reports and monitoring logs. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide additional support to the Natural Resources Team as needed. 
• Survey, monitor, and assess habitats for special-status species, including but not limited to the following: *Most relevant
  • ​​​​*Burrowing Owl
  • *Swainson’s hawk
  • San Joaquin kit fox
  • Blunt-nosed leopard lizard
  • California tiger salamander
  • Giant garter snake
  • Valley elderberry longhorn beetle
  • Western spadefoot toad
  • Western pond turtle
  • Vernal pool invertebrates
  • Fresno kangaroo rat
  • Giant kangaroo rat
  • Nelson’s antelope ground squirrel
• Identify plant species using a dichotomous key.
• Map vegetation communities using standard mapping practices and identify sensitive vegetation communities. 
• Survey, monitor, and assess habitats for regionally occurring special-status plants in the Central Valley. 

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of biological fieldwork, including compliance monitoring.
• Expertise in Central Valley ecosystems, including experience with compliance monitoring, habitat assessments, vegetation monitoring, and species-specific surveys.
• Demonstrated experience with the species listed above, including surveying and monitoring in occupied habitats and securing project approvals.
• Familiarity with federal and state environmental laws, including but not limited to federal and state Endangered Species Acts (ESA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as well as incidental take permits, Clean Water Act (CWA) permit