Hybrid Senior Consultant, Scientist

at ERM

• Job title: Senior Consultant, Scientist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $74,825 - $96,901 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sacramento, United States

About the role

• Senior Consultant, Scientist leading impactful wildlife and habitat assessments for power sector projects in California. Ensuring compliance and biodiversity protection through expert evaluations and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead wildlife and habitat field programs across California.
• Conduct vegetation and habitat mapping, wildlife surveys, and ecological assessments.
• Prepare wildlife assessments for EAs/EISs and management plans in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Deliver high-quality technical reports, literature reviews, and client recommendations.
• Assess biological risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining quality standards.
• Engage with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, landowners, Indigenous communities, and clients during field activities.
• Foster collaboration with ERM colleagues worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field
• 3-4+ years of environmental consulting experience, ideally with power sector projects
• Strong knowledge of California and federal environmental regulations
• Proven experience in environmental assessments, technical report writing, and leading field crews
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Driver's License Required

Benefits

• paid time off
• parental leave
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• disability, AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• other applicable benefits to eligible employees