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Company Description
TRC Companies, Inc. a pioneer in ground-breaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, is an engineering consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in government and industry, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation.
Sector Overview
Our Environmental Sector delivers comprehensive environmental solutions to meet the full project lifecycle needs of clients in renewable energy, oil & gas, transportation, and manufacturing industries. With one of the largest multimedia air and land permitting and compliance teams in the country, we support client success in manufacturing and industry, liquids delivery and processing, natural gas storage and delivery, power generation and delivery, and transportation projects.
Position Summary
TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering services, is seeking an experiencedBiologistto join our Permitting, Planning and Licensing team inAustin, TX, Dallas, TX OR Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
The position requires a strong technical background supporting our TRC leaders serving as alead biologistto:

• Provide support for mitigation activities including mitigation banking options for client projects or permittee-responsible options requiring the development of Wetlands Mitigation Plans, mitigation site design, and conducting monitoring/reporting to Agencies.
• Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permits.
• Prepare wetland reports and obtain jurisdictional determinations.
• Prepare listed species reports and consultation packages to resource agencies.
• Conduct biological field surveys which may include wetland/waterbody (in accordance with USACE requirements), habitat, or wildlife and plant species-specific surveys; conduct breeding bird and raptor surveys.
• Communicate and coordinate with agencies during permitting review process and attend meetings with clients and Federal, State and local agencies such as pre-application meetings, geologic review meetings, etc.
• Prepare Permit Applications for USACE Section 10/404 and state permit applications.
• Provide technical support in responding to requests for proposals.

Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

• Listed species habitat assessment experience is required.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Wetland Delineation experience is required.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies in the Gulf/South region.
• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field, and 1 to 5 years of post-degree experience.
• The candidate must have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required.

Preffered Qualifications

• Experience evaluating existing or proposed projects for impacts to the environment, necessary permit procedures and potential fatal flaws (due diligence).
• Experience routing linear projects across landscapes to avoid and minimize environmental impact.
• 5 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience writing NEPA related documents such as Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions and related technical reports.

TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
TRC offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with a company match. For more information, please visit our website athttp://www.trccompanies.com.