Job Listing ID:

4531637

Job Title:

Senior Wetland Ecologist

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Bend

Date Posted:

07/17/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided

Shift:

Not Provided

Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary This Opportunity WSP is seeking a full-time wetland ecologist for our Earth and Environment Sector - North Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting group working out of the North Mountain region - including Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, and Oregon. The position will be filled by a detail-oriented candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. An established and successful history completing wetland surveys and associated permitting as well as supporting additional wildlife and botanical surveys is desired for this candidate. The candidate must have the experience to complete and manage wetland field surveys that are required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies. Effective communication skills are important for success in this role, especially while completing field work and working as part of a larger team. Your Impact Support and help build the environmental project team working on transmission lines, fire hardening, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, transportation projects, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services. Lead wetland field delineation and permitting efforts throughout the North Mountain Region, including Montana, Wyoming , Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Support biological field surveys that will include surveys for rare plants and threatened, endangered, and Sensitive wildlife species. Serve as lead wetland ecologist and biologist for permitting efforts that will include federal permitting (NEPA) and state level requirements. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making by adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other related field Five (5) + years of field experience leading and permitting aquatic resource delineation efforts. Five (5) + years prior consulting work, ideally with linear corridor projects, e.g., pipelines and/or electric transmission Familiarity with the USACE protocols and state-survey requirements for aquatic resources Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism Excellent written and oral communication skills Must be able to work in remote conditions and independently or as part of a small survey team as needed Valid driver's license and clean driving record Must be willing and able to periodically travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Wetland Scientist certification Functional Assessment experience - i.e, CRAM, ORWAP, MWAM, etc. Northwest state permitting experience - i.e. Oregon Department of State Lands, Washington Department of Ecology. Extensive Clean Water Act permitting (Section 404, 401, 408) Experience in writing and managing the preparation of technical reports or permit applications Experience organizing and managing complex field survey efforts for transmission line, pipeline, or renewable energy projects.

WSP Benefits:

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Job Requirements

Experience Required:

See Job Summary

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A