Senior Biologist

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist to lead and support fisheries and aquatic resource projects.

This role manages complex studies, supports client relationships, mentors staff, and helps deliver high-quality technical work. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to execute projects and contribute to the continued growth of ECORP’s fisheries and aquatic resources practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, manage, and execute fisheries and aquatic resource studies, including fisheries assessments, habitat assessments, fish population analyses, fish passage assessments, instream flow studies, benthic macroinvertebrate bioassessments, and aquatic restoration efforts
• Oversee fisheries and marine resource data analyses, including quality assurance and quality control
• Prepare and review technical reports and contribute to regulatory documentation
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development efforts
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and project plans
• Mentor and supervise junior and mid-level staff
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and internal standards
• Travel up to 25% as needed for project work

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Fisheries, or a related field with 10 or more years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree or Ph.D. with 7 or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with project and task management
• Strong knowledge of coastal, marine, freshwater, and aquatic ecology
• Experience working with freshwater and anadromous fish species
• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience preparing or contributing to CEQA and NEPA documents is preferred
• ESA and CESA compliance experience is preferred
• Familiarity with FERC processes is a plus
• USFWS and CDFW permits or Memoranda of Understanding are a plus

Compensation:

This is a full-time salaried position with a base annual salary range of $85,000 to $130,000 .

Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. ECORP Consulting strives to hire applicants at a level within the noted pay range commensurate with an applicant’s directly applicable experience and relevant education and certifications while maintaining career growth and employment advancement opportunities.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.