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About the Role

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Biologist – Wetlands to join our dynamic team in Austin, Texas. This role supports projects throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and the Gulf Coast area, involving both field and office work. You will conduct wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and wildlife assessments, as well as pre-development surveys, technical report writing, and assisting with permit applications and project management. This position requires demanding fieldwork with anticipated travel reaching at least 60% of your time, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Directs and participates in the collection, management, and summarization of field data and other best available information.
Ensures that information collected and applied to projects is accurate, complete, and verifiable.
Directs and performs simple descriptive data analysis and collaborates with GIS and Statistical teams on more complex tasks.
Directs and performs monitoring or management actions in the field to implement project requirements or regulatory terms and conditions.
Creates and maintains records of completed activities and conditions for the project record.
Coordinates and prepares sections of technical resource reports, including setting, objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions.
Collaborates with Technical Editors to ensure quality of written deliverables.
Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff on resource science, methods and practices, regulatory requirements, and project or client insights.
Assists with identifying strategies for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating project impacts and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Assists in drafting of planning and compliance documents for regulatory reviews and approval.
Communicates directly with teaming partners, experts, clients, landowners, and agency staff to present or solicit technical information.
Memorializes communications for project records and shares important insights, action items, or issues with project teams and supervisors.
Engages in opportunities to increase understanding of and keep current on matters of science, regulation, and industry related to project work.
Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
Performs related work as assigned.
Lead/Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and related aquatic resource surveys.
Lead field teams during wetland delineation surveys and manage data collection.
Lead and/or prepare delineation reports and assist with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit applications for regulatory approvals under the Clean Water Act.
Lead and/or conduct habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species.
Lead and/or Prepare wildlife technical reports with an emphasis on Endangered Species Act compliance.
Utilize topographic maps, GPS devices, and other tools during fieldwork.
Organize and collaborate with team members in the development of project deliverables.
Lead or assist with preparing scopes and budgets for routine projects.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and oversee their implementation in the field.
Lead routine projects, processes, or deliverables from start to finish, with support from project managers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience conducting wetland delineations and aquatic resource assessments in a professional setting.
Experience leading wetland delineation field surveys and research for desktop wetland evaluations and compiling field data into aquatic resource delineation reports.
Knowledge and understanding of the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
Familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits and experience preparing pre-construction notifications.
Available for frequent travel, with field work sometimes reaching 60% of your time.
Proficiency in GPS devices, digital data collection, and mapping software such as ArcGIS.
Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles.
Capability to conduct fieldwork in various conditions and terrain and lift up to 40 pounds of equipment.
Strong client service orientation and exceptional communication skills.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet SWCA's driver requirements.
This position may require domestic travel, including travel by commercial airline.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel throughout the duration of employment.
Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.
Work is regularly performed outdoors and involves hiking over uneven terrain, lifting and carrying equipment up to 25–50 pounds, and working in varying/extreme weather conditions.
Employees may be exposed to vegetation, wildlife, insects, dust, chemicals, sharp or heavy tools, and other environmental conditions while following required safety procedures.

Skills

Wetland delineations
Vegetation surveys
Wildlife assessments
Pre-development surveys
Technical report writing
Permit applications
Project management
Data analysis
GIS
Statistical analysis
Client communication
GPS devices
Digital data collection
Mapping software (ArcGIS)
4WD vehicle operation
Fieldwork in various conditions
Client service orientation
Communication skills

Location

Austin, Texas
Texas
Oklahoma
Gulf Coast area

Work Type

Hourly
Non-exempt
Full-time
Regular
Hybrid work
Field
In-office
Remote work

Experience Level

Two years of relevant, progressively responsible experience
Four years of related experience is preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in biology or closely related field
Equivalent professional experience

Salary/Compensations

$28.67 to $37.40 per hour

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401(k) with profit sharing
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm providing full spectrum environmental services across the United States.
Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability, delivering sound science and creative solutions to complex environmental challenges.
We are guided by our core values every day. We collaborate as #OneSWCA, we are #ALWAYSLEARNING, we #NEVERSETTLE, and we #GIVEBACK to our communities.
With offices nationwide, SWCA offers a collaborative, team focused environment where employees can build meaningful and long-term careers.
SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff.
We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success.
Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position.
We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

Equal Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.