Senior Biologist / Project Manager

Location: Los Angeles, California; may report to offices in Irvine or San Diego, California. The role requires outdoor fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions and travel to project sites.

Salary: USD $62,004.80–$130,000.00 per year, plus potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global, a member of WSP, is a global environmental and engineering consulting firm serving the energy, transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors.

What you will do

• Manage biological and environmental permitting projects from proposal through completion.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, and financial performance plans for projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, scientists, GIS specialists, and environmental professionals.
• Lead and review biological resource assessments, habitat assessments, wetland and jurisdictional waters delineations, species surveys, and habitat restoration plans.
• Provide technical oversight for NEPA, CEQA, and other environmental compliance documentation.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, agencies, and subcontractors while managing risks, quality, profitability, and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 10–15 years of environmental consulting experience, including at least 5 years managing complex environmental projects.
• Experience conducting biological and special-status species surveys, monitoring, field reconnaissance, technical reporting, and permitting work.
• Knowledge of biological resource regulations and compliance processes, including CDFW, USFWS, and CEQA.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with GPS equipment, GIS applications, and digital data collection methods; valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Nice to have

• Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professional Biologist, or Project Management Professional certification.
• GIS experience with ArcGIS.
• Experience with transportation, water resources, energy, municipal, or infrastructure projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for eligible US employees.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company matching.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year based on employment status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Training, career development, and opportunities to earn new skills and certifications.