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Wildlife Biologist

Location

Spring, Texas, United States

Work type

Field

Employment

Full Time

Experience

10+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Wildlife Biologist will lead biological surveys, monitor projects, and provide expert guidance to project teams across all phases, from approvals to construction and abandonment. This role involves acting as a technical lead, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing mitigation strategies for sensitive areas.

About Us

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.


About this Role

The Wildlife Biologist will primarily be responsible for leading biological surveys, monitoring and providing guidance to the project teams throughout small to large-scale projects. The Biologist will be involved in all phases of Project work from approvals and pre-construction through to construction or abandonment.


What You'll Do

Leadership:

  • Conduct, direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary field surveys

  • Act as a technical lead to project team

  • Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety and wellness of employees.

  • Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.

Biologist:

  • Lead various discipline surveys for input into environmental assessment and compliance projects (e.g. wildlife and vegetation surveys)

  • Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation

  • Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain wildlife regulations and how they are applied in the field

  • Verify that biologically sensitive areas are properly marked and flagged before work is done in the area and develop mitigation strategies where required

  • Lead field kickoff meetings

  • Inspect areas of concern as identified and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel, as required

  • Review field reports for consistency and accuracy

  • Perform other duties as required.


What You'll Bring

  • Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study

  • Formal leadership training preferred

  • Minimum 10 years professional experience as a biologist, or related role

  • Experience conducting environmental surveys

  • Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent would be considered an asset

  • Experience related to utilities construction would be considered an asset

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision

  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier


What You'll Get

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care

  • 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability

  • Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance

  • Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays

  • Paid Parental leave

  • Education Reimbursement and Professional Development

  • Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:

    • Identity Theft Protection

    • Accident Insurance

    • Voluntary Life (spouse and child)

    • Critical Illness

    • Hospital Indemnity

    • Pet Insurance

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Biological Surveys • 1+ yrs
Environmental Assessment • 1+ yrs
Regulatory Compliance • 1+ yrs
Technical Report Writing • 1+ yrs
Problem-Solving • 1+ yrs
Analytical Skills • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Office • 1+ yrs

Experience

10+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Other

Industries

Energy & Utilities

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSpring, Texas, United States
Work typeField
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Quanta Services

Team size

Growing team

Location

Spring, Texas, United States

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today. At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

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Wildlife Biologist

Spring, Texas, United StatesFull Time