On-Call Field Biologist / Environmental Planner

WSP
Albuquerque
Workplace: OnsitePart timeFunction: Environmental & SustainabilityExperience: 1-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Interpersonal communication","Responsible decision-making","Workplace safety compliance","Ethical conduct"]

Support environmental planning projects for compliance with environmental laws and regulations under close supervision. Assist with planning documents’ natural resources sections, contribute to implementation with WSP staff, contractors, and agency/tribal stakeholders, and perform data collection, field surveys, and research. Travel up to 80% for 2–6 day trips (primarily to SE New Mexico), while monitoring regulatory rule changes and maintaining ethical, safety-focused work practices.

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WSP
WSP
5 days ago

On-Call Field Biologist / Environmental Planner

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Job Summary

Support environmental planning projects for compliance with environmental laws and regulations under close supervision. Assist with planning documents’ natural resources sections, contribute to implementation with WSP staff, contractors, and agency/tribal stakeholders, and perform data collection, field surveys, and research. Travel up to 80% for 2–6 day trips (primarily to SE New Mexico), while monitoring regulatory rule changes and maintaining ethical, safety-focused work practices.
Location: Albuquerque
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Part time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist with planning, development, and implementation of environmental projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations under supervision.
  • •Contribute to natural resources sections of planning documents.
  • •Support implementation of project development requirements with WSP personnel, outside contractors, and agency/tribal stakeholders.
  • •Conduct data collection, research, field surveys, and technical work under supervision, including travel for fieldwork.
  • •Understand regulatory rules and rule changes and collaborate with stakeholders as needed; perform other duties as required.
Travel: Extensive travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisabilityLifeRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Biological Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • •1 to 5 years of experience in environmental planning, including environmental field surveys, construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.
  • •Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek based on project needs.
  • •Analytical skills and research experience, including knowledge of local/regional ecology and habitats and applicable species.
  • •Knowledge of environmental laws and regulatory frameworks, including permitting requirements and compliance practices.
Experience:1-5 yearsEnvironmental planningField surveysImpact assessmentsPermitting
Education:Bachelor's in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Biological Science, Natural Resource Management (or related field)
Skills:Analytical skillsInterpersonal communicationResponsible decision-makingWorkplace safety complianceEthical conduct
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office SuiteArcGISGISGeographic Information Systems

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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