About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Biologist (Natural Resources / Wetland Biologist) position provides an opportunity to join our Environmental Response group supporting a variety of clients on Natural Resource , permitting, and environmental impact assessments throughout the US.

Our Senior Biologist position can be located in the Midwest, ideally in Northeast Ohio, with the understanding that this position will have periodic and recurring required travel to client sites.  Travel may be on short notice and may be extended periods of time.

As a key member of the Environmental Response team, you will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The annual compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $105,000 in addition to an annual bonus, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Provide project management for natural resource projects performed in the Midwest and throughout US. 

• Perform natural resource surveys including wetland delineations and assessments, wildlife surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys, and data collection.

• Support Nationwide 404 & 401 environmental permitting and USACE coordination.

• Perform evaluations of potential impacts of development on wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems.

• Assess potential impacts to threatened and endangered species and wetland systems and develop mitigation strategies to support client objectives.

• Conduct water/soil sampling and data interpretation.

• Assist in aquatic impact studies including the collection of fish and benthic macroinvertebrate populations.  Ability to complete in-stream habitat assessments.

• Conduct post-survey data management and development of technical reports.

• Manage environmental consulting projects from proposal through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.

• Support Emergency Responses in technical advisory and on-site field roles.

• Track project financials, including budgets, forecasts, change orders, subcontract agreements, and invoicing.

• Serve as the primary client manager, working directly with developers, utilities, state and local governments, municipalities, and legal counsel.

• Prepare and review technical reports and applications or federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

• Support proposal development, scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical approaches.

• Maintain client and project confidentiality at all times.

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Supports all levels of the Emergency Response Division to include but not limited to the Environmental Response Programs to ensure all levels of Emergency Responses and projects are staffed, trained and response ready.

• Maintain compliance with the company’s environmental, health, and safety policies and all applicable client, state, federal, and local environmental rules, policies, and regulations.

• Meet with clients/potential clients for business development in the Great Lakes area

• Take initiation to sell natural resources work in the Great Lakes area

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

 These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. 

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Fisheries, or related field.

• 10+ years of professional due diligence and natural resources experience in Ohio / Great Lakes or Ohio / Midwest.

• Experience with southeast wetland ecology, wildlife ecology, and/or botany.

• Willingness and desire to lead and support field assignments as needed for extended periods of time. Familiarity with field survey techniques and wetland delineations highly desired, including working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography).

• Professional certifications such as PWS, WPIT, CE, Q/CAWB, or eligibility preferred.

• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.

• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.

• Highly organized with keen eye for detail, but with the ability to maintain the big picture.

• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with GIS software highly desired.

• Capable of producing clear and concise written documents.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Comfortable with managing a workflow that includes field work and completion of reporting tasks for multiple projects in a timely manner.

• Capable of working independently and effectively with a team.

• Self-motivated, reliable, and dedicated individual.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

• This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather.

• Work environment will vary greatly depending on nature of assigned tasks.

• The position involves local travel and regional travel, as needed.

• Ability to work within a matrix reporting structure, recognizing value and diversity of the organization.

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions and communicate at a professional level in the English language.

• Ability to obtain and maintain HAZWOPER certification (Required).

• Ability to obtain and maintain DISA clearance (Required).

• Ability to obtain TWIC clearance (Required).

• Current driver’s license (Required).

• Current passport (Required).

• Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions.

• Ability to make decisions in an emergency situation.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical and work environment requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. 

• Works in an office environment when not deployed on a project.

• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions.

• May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration.

• Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment.

• May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level.

• May work on land, sea, or air.

• May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards.

• Frequent, extended travel.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day.

• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.

• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling.

• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.

• Keyboarding/typing.

• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.

• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time.

• Ability to drive non-commercial vehicles.

• Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration.

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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.