Senior Biologist - Sacramento area

Reference: 14903_1749681133

EWI has partnered with an Environmental Planning group that is quickly expanding in the North California region to help them find a Senior Biologist/Project Manager for their Central Valley and Bay area projects. This position will be reporting to their Northeast Sacramento location but it's considered a work form home position to report to project areas when necessary.

Why they're an ideal place to work:

  • Award winning firm for being "The Best Firm to Work for"
  • Lots of In-house technical specialists to collaborate and readily available for your client needs such as Air Quality, GHG, Biology, Archaeology, CEQA/NEPA, and Construction
  • Has a focus on Sectors such as: Water, Private and Public Development, Energy, Renewable's, Transportation, Parks and Recreation, and Infrastructure.
  • Currently expanding in the North California region
  • AEP & APA affiliated professionals
  • Great place to grow with professional development programs, several avenues for promotion purely based on merit, and a great project pipeline to work on fulfilling jobs

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Managing projects from small to large in any complexity
  • Have an expert understanding of local biological resources and regulations
  • Engage in sub-consultant management, QA/QC, scheduling, budgeting, and client engagement
  • Lead biological reporting, survey reporting, and HCP's. As well as restoration/mitigation plans and other related documents for CEQA/NEPA compliance
  • Lead preparation for regulatory permits like CWA Sec 404/401, ESA sec. 7, and CESA sec 2080.1/20801
  • Manage agency negotiations and interface
  • Lead Proposals to grow your business
  • Hire, mentor, and train associate-level staff

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Biology, Ecology, or related field
  • 10 plus years of experience in environmental consulting, leading projects involving biological resources and natural resources
  • 5 plus years of project management in biological and natural resources
  • Experience in preparing biological assessment reports for CEQA/NEPA and mitigation plans
  • Worked/managed multiple concurrent projects and large complex projects in natural resources
  • Strong relationships with private clientele and public agencies in related jurisdictions

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Permitting for wetlands and protected species
  • Track record of business development

What they're offering:

  • Base salary of $110k to $145k plus bonus
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Flexible Hybrid Schedule - 1 / 2 days of the week or Fully Remote
  • Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision. 401k, wellness programs, volunteer opportunities, great PTO, professional growth programs, and an employee discount program

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$115,000.00 - $150,000.00
Per annum
USD115000 - USD150000 per annum + Annual Bonus, ESOP

Sacramento

Permanent

Added 11/06/2025
Reference: 14903_1749681133

Senior Biologist - Sacramento area

Sacramento
Permanent

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