Biologist

NV5 is a leading provider of tech-enabled engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions for the built environment. We specialize in engineering design, asset management, and geospatial data analytics to support infrastructure resilience and building systems performance throughout the entire asset lifecycle. We resolve complex regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance challenges on behalf of our clients, to protect people, property, and natural resources. Nearly every project carries an environmental footprint that necessitates regulatory permit compliance.

At NV5, we collaborate closely with clients to identify focused and effective regulatory strategies to achieve project objectives. Our goal is to highlight the environmental constraints, schedule consequences, and cost implications associated with project implementation. NV5 provides expert assistance with regulatory compliance matters, which can often be complicated and time-consuming. We deliver solutions to the most challenging regulatory compliance processes.

We are seeking a Biologist/Environmental Specialist for a 2-3 month contract on a utilities project, with possible fulltime employment should conditions allow. Candidates must live in Oregon or Washington.

You will provide mid-level specialized technical and management support for field surveys, environmental reporting, and regulatory documentation across a broad range of environmental disciplines, including biology, wetlands, hydrology, geology, archaeology/cultural resources, air quality, noise, hazardous materials, and other areas as needed. Organize and implement field strategies, protocols, and survey methodologies for biological resources and jurisdictional delineation (JD) surveys, ensuring adherence to applicable agency guidelines and scientifically defensible methods.

• 3- 5 years of working experience as a biologist or environmental scientist within the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington state).
• Travel to project sites as needed - must be comfortable working in diverse terrain and weather conditions. Typical roles: biologist, archaeologist, geology, planner, field surveyor, construction monitor, GIS/data analyst.
• Utilities industry background is required or desired.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Natural Resources, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Ecology, or a related field.

The pay range for this position in Washington/Oregon is $43.00 to $61.00 per hr. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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