Mid-Level Biologist

Your Impact:Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. The Jacobs Southwest Plains Environmental Science and Planning practice is looking for a Mid-Level Biologist to join the team. The position can be based out of Jacobs' Dallas Office or Fort Worth Office.

This role would support the transportation, rail, water, utility, commercial, and energy sector work by managing the preparation of environmental permits, wetland and stream assessments, biological assessments and evaluations, and mitigation plans, and conducting wildlife habitat surveys, stream surveys and wetland delineations. You may travel to project locations for work, and some office work may be done remotely. You'll have the opportunity to work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams guiding wildlife environmental planning and permitting efforts for government and privately-owned infrastructure projects.

You will provide guidance to staff on wetland identification and delineation using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regional supplements, habitat analysis and biological assessment/evaluation report preparation to comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and permit application packages for work with local (city or county), state, or federal agencies. Here's what you'll need:

BA, BS or MS in Environmental Sciences or Natural Resources (e.g. Environmental Studies, biology, ecology, planning, botany) is required A minimum of 5 years of experience as a biologist, scientist, or science-based technician; or similar position (a Master's degree may count as 1 year of experience; internships and related technical assignments may be considered for the required experience.) Familiarity with North Texas wetlands, streams, and wildlife, and threatened and endangered species surveys Familiarity with regulatory agencies and permitting Strong technical writing and communication skills Proficiency with ArcGIS, CAD, or GPS Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. Good communication and writing skills are required.

Ability to work in a collaborative team approach internally and externally. At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.