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SLR Consulting

Principal Ecologist – Energy

houston, TX

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SLR Consulting lists this Principal Ecologist – Energy opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Experience as a principal ecologist in the environmental consulting industry, with a focus on the energy sector including both oil & gas and power.

Based in the Gulf Region, with flexible work options available

Experience as a principal ecologist in the environmental consulting industry, with a focus on the energy sector including both oil & gas and power.

Based in the Gulf Region, with flexible work options available

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As a growing company, we’re always seeking to hire highly motivated and engaged professionals who are eager to help facilitate that growth.

As our new Principal Ecologist , you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

You will take on business development, client management, technical leadership, and delivery of projects. You will contribute to our growth within the SLR business as well as our Ecology and Biodiversity team. We’ll look to you to bring in-depth ecological knowledge, with strengths in impact assessment, municipal, state, and federal regulatory frameworks, particularly as they relate to the energy sector.

Additional knowledge of a wide range of business sectors would be a great asset, as you will assist with business development initiatives to help strategically grow the Ecology & Biodiversity practice.

Key Responsibilities Include

Establishing relationships with new clients in the energy sector and maintaining positive relationships with existing clients, regulatory agencies and contractors

Identification, evaluation and ultimate pursuit of opportunities.

Developing proposals and budgets with the financial acumen to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget

Managing complex projects, including management of input and senior review of technical reports across a variety of business sectors

Performing on-site technical expertise and/or fieldwork; particularly during this growth phase of Ecology & Biodiversity in the Gulf Region.

Providing technical expertise to other technical disciplines within SLR

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll continue to grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

The salary range for this position is $160,000+ depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. For an exceptional candidate with the right combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and business development experience, there may be flexibility to consider compensation above this range.

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

10-15 years of experience in ecological sciences, with at least 5+ years in environmental consulting

Established relationships and professional networks within the energy sector, with demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities and support business development

Experience in natural resource assessments and inventories, environmental impact assessment, development and administration of mitigation plans, and obtaining regulatory approvals

Strong knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and agency requirements

Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.

Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams across North America

Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior level staff, other technical disciplines and clients

Degree (B.S.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.S. is considered an asset)

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

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