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Dewberry Engineers Incorporated

Environmental Scientist/Biologist

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Environmental Scientist/BiologistDewberry

is currently seeking qualified applicants for the role of

Environmental Scientist/Biologist

for our

Rancho Cordova, Long Beach, or Fresno, CA

office. The ideal candidate will be familiar with California flora and fauna, have experience with threatened/endangered species and regulatory permitting, and have experience working with ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps. Experience with transportation (Caltrans) and water infrastructure projects is preferred. Experience with staff development, proposal preparation, and project management is also desirable but not required. This is a hybrid position: 3 days in office, 2 days remote per week.

ResponsibilitiesDuties may include:

Conduct and/or oversee field surveys such as focused species surveys, aquatic resources delineations, and habitat assessments.

Conduct and/or oversee construction monitoring efforts, including worker training.

Prepare technical reports such as biological resources evaluations, aquatic resources delineations, mitigation plans, and annual monitoring reports.

Prepare biological resources sections of CEQA and NEPA documents.

Prepare regulatory permit application packages.

Prepare Biological Assessments and Incidental Take Permit applications for threatened/endangered species permitting.

Assist with mentoring and training of junior staff.

Interact with clients.

Required Skills & Required ExperienceRequired Education and Experience:

BS or BA in Biology, Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.

5+ years of relevant professional experience, transportation emphasis a bonus.

Required Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with critical timelines.

Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.

Proficient with MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Teams, Excel, Projects), Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS Pro.

Ability for periodic travel necessary to support field surveys and/or project meetings.

Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

The projected range for this position is $84,000-$113,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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