Senior Consultant, Lead Wetland Delineator (Mid - Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist to join our global consulting firm as a Senior Consultant, Lead Wetland Delineator in our growing Environmental Impact Assessment team in Minneapolis, MN.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading field-based wetland delineations and protected species assessments, managing data, and writing technical reports to support land development projects.

Experience delineating wetlands in Midwest region of the US in accordance with state and federal regulations is highly preferred.

In this role, you will work closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners on a variety of environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects to support our renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and technology sector clients.

This is a hybrid field and office-based role, and an exciting opportunity to build expertise in wetland, species management, and erosion and sedimentation control compliance across the Midwest region.

As a consultant at ERM, you will gain a wealth of experience across different sectors, clients, geographies and services.

ERM's collaborative culture and nationwide network of experts provides knowledge sharing of best practices and ongoing learning opportunities for our consultants, allowing you to build your own individualized career path in project management or technical disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Perform wetland delineations using the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements, with a focus on upper midwest states.


* With appropriate guidance and supervision, provide creative and fit-for-purpose technical analyses in your own field of specialization and support additional analyses outside of your area of specialization working collaboratively with subject matter experts in other fields and with other technical backgrounds.


* Provide technical assistance on a wide range of capital infrastructure and other projects including preparation of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements under the National Environmental Policy Act, environmental due diligence services, habitat assessments, wetland delineations and reports, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and other related environmental documents.


* Perform project delivery activities such as conducting field surveys, collecting and organizing field survey data, performing research/ literature reviews, writing reports, and developing strategies and recommendations for clients.


* Conduct tasks related to environmental assessments that include but are not limited to land use planning/facility siting, pipeline and/or transmission line routing studies, renewable energy desktop and field-based environmental assessments and reporting, and development of permit matrices and risk assessments.


* Assist in preparation of project-specific compliance management plans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local...