Wetland Biologist
Remote – Texas
Preference for Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio
ICF is growing in Texas, and we want you to join in our growth!
ICF is seeking a motivated, early-career Wetland Biologist to join our team and assist in conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S.
Level: Biologist / Delineator
Focus: Desktop and field surveys, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, technical writing and review for infrastructure projects (including transportation, energy, water)
Territory: Texas primary + U.S. support
Travel: range 30–60% (higher during spring/fall, lower during winter/summer)
Responsibilities: conduct surveys, author and review reports, work alongside senior staff
Why work for ICF? You might be at an engineering firm with a culture built around licensed engineers. At ICF you are our raison d'être, a team of environmental experts prizing scientific rigor, regulatory insight, work-life balance, and a commitment to integrity. Or you might be at a government agency craving the fast pace of consulting. You will enjoy the diversity of work, entrepreneurial opportunities, and mission of building a more prosperous and resilient world. Whatever you seek, there is a reason so many of our people have stayed with ICF for over 20 years.
On our team, you will:
Apply your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to help solve our clients’ toughest compliance challenges, involving Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and federal and state laws
Lead and/or support teams of experts in project field efforts focused on biology and wetlands, including plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, wetland delineations, and functional assessments
Assess impacts and prepare technical reports and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans
Explore a wide variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes, within Texas and across the U.S.
Learn and hone your technical skills while discussing species and regulatory changes with other talented biologists and project managers
Develop client relationships under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our long-time clients
Basic Qualifications:
BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field
Minimum 2+ years of experience leading or supporting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services
Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception
Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time, with higher frequency in the spring and fall (Texas peak field seasons)
Valid driver’s license is required along with ability to pass an MVR check
Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:
Demonstrated experience with environmental consulting practices, regulations, and species in Texas
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback from senior staff
Experience mobilizing field efforts and conducting studies for renewable energy, transportation, water, and/or infrastructure clients
Experience using GPS technologies
Strong technical writing skills and interest in preparing reports and regulatory and permitting documentation
The team's local office is in Austin, TX, and due to the location of field work, Texas-based candidates are preferred
Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) a plus
Why you will love working here:
Our team values scientific rigor, respectful collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and productive creativity. We also work to support our team members’ professional growth.…