Field Biologist
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “On-Call Field Biologist / Environmental Planner”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBiological Science, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyBiology, Environmental Science, Planning, Resource Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
This Opportunity
At WSP, we are inspired by bringing together the right people to be part of future-focused business objectives that support our diverse client base. Ethical environmental systems and sound project delivery are foundational to shaping a sustainable future. Through environmental consulting, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, we help clients understand project impacts and meet regulatory requirements.
Our Planning & Environment group is seeking an On-Call Field Biologist / Environmental Planner based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or El Paso, Texas. This position will support a diverse range of environmental planning, biological field survey, permitting, and compliance projects across the Desert Southwest.
Your Impact
Design
- Conduct biological field surveys, habitat assessments, desktop reviews, and environmental data collection under appropriate supervision.
- Identify plants, wildlife, and sensitive habitats characteristic of the Desert Southwest.
- Support surveys for special-status species, including endangered plants and avian species.
- Assist with environmental planning, permitting, impact assessments, construction monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to natural resource sections of environmental assessments, biological evaluations, technical memoranda, permit applications, and related environmental documents.
- Prepare accurate and defensible survey reports, technical memoranda, field documentation, and supporting materials.
- Maintain field notes, photographs, geographic data, species observations, project files, and tracking tools in accordance with project quality requirements.
- Coordinate field activities and project requirements with project managers, technical specialists, subcontractors, and agency or tribal representatives.
- Maintain awareness of applicable environmental regulations, agency guidance, survey protocols, and regulatory changes.
- Follow applicable health and safety requirements when working outdoors, traveling, and conducting work in remote locations.
- Perform other duties as required by project and business needs.
- Up to 80% travel may be required, primarily to southeastern New Mexico, typically for field assignments lasting 2 to 6 days.
- Responsible for understanding regulatory rules and rule changes
Collaborate
- Provide occasional guidance to junior staff or interns and support effective project delivery.