McMillen
Overview
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Natural Resource Consultant
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McMillen . McMillen, Inc is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed
Natural Resource Consultant
with at least 5+ years of experience to join our Environmental Services Group working on fisheries, fish habitat, and ecosystem services projects. Primary responsibilities include support for a variety of hydropower projects in the Pacific NW and Alaska, from the study development phase through in-field study implementation/data collection, analysis and reporting. The selected applicant must be adaptive, able to multi-task and have a strong desire to grow and evolve long-term with a great team of quality aquatic ecologists at McMillen. The role requires ability to work with a variety of personalities and develop positive, long-lasting relationships with existing and potential clients.
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in multi-faceted field efforts related to fisheries, freshwater ecology, freshwater habitat, and other natural resource studies.
Assist with the preparation and management of well-written study plans and biological reports that adhere to the requisite project, state and federal requirements.
Participate in agency and stakeholder technical working group meetings, representing client interests, study plans and results, and team progress.
Collect, catalog, quality-control, analyze, and present data in a scientifically rigorous and approachable manner.
Support Project Managers with team and study logistics coordination and task management.
Provide leadership to field teams and take ownership of discrete tasks and data products.
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize a wide variety of scientific information and develop clear, well organized written information and presentations for broad audiences.
Successfully balance multiple tasks and projects in a deadline-driven work environment.
Exhibit excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments.
Work independently from an office perspective and communicate effectively with team members via phone, email, remote meeting platforms, etc.
Travel to field sites and spend substantial time in the field in sometimes challenging physical and weather conditions.
Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of experience in aquatic evaluations related to anadromous and resident salmonids and/or resident fish species in the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia and/or Alaska.
Experience conducting fish behavior studies such as passage evaluations using radio, acoustic, PIT, or hydroacoustic technologies (preferred but not required).
Experience conducting instream flow studies for salmonid species in freshwater riverine habitat (desired but not required).
Experience conducting aquatic studies related to impact assessments, regulatory compliance monitoring, project development, and/or long-term operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related field is required. A Masters’ degree is preferred; applicable professional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Compensation Package
Pay Range: $75,000-$100,000 DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) with match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, potential for Stock Ownership, Wellness Reimbursement.
Who We Are McMillen, Inc. is an engineering, environmental, and construction firm providing scalable, multi-disciplinary capabilities. We are a design and build firm delivering balanced perspective and realistic solutions. Our staff work across the United States, Canada, Australia, and France with expertise in water resources, energy, dams, infrastructure, fisheries, aquaculture, and restricted access markets.
We balance technical precision with collaborative delivery throughout all project phases. We offer strategic planning, technical expertise, comprehensive project management, and integration of multi-disciplinary studies for traditional and alternative project delivery methods. We encourage employees to pursue a career they love and support staying on the cutting edge of technology while fostering work-life balance.
EEO McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position. No recruiters, please.
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Join to apply for the
Natural Resource Consultant
role at
McMillen . McMillen, Inc is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed
Natural Resource Consultant
with at least 5+ years of experience to join our Environmental Services Group working on fisheries, fish habitat, and ecosystem services projects. Primary responsibilities include support for a variety of hydropower projects in the Pacific NW and Alaska, from the study development phase through in-field study implementation/data collection, analysis and reporting. The selected applicant must be adaptive, able to multi-task and have a strong desire to grow and evolve long-term with a great team of quality aquatic ecologists at McMillen. The role requires ability to work with a variety of personalities and develop positive, long-lasting relationships with existing and potential clients.
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in multi-faceted field efforts related to fisheries, freshwater ecology, freshwater habitat, and other natural resource studies.
Assist with the preparation and management of well-written study plans and biological reports that adhere to the requisite project, state and federal requirements.
Participate in agency and stakeholder technical working group meetings, representing client interests, study plans and results, and team progress.
Collect, catalog, quality-control, analyze, and present data in a scientifically rigorous and approachable manner.
Support Project Managers with team and study logistics coordination and task management.
Provide leadership to field teams and take ownership of discrete tasks and data products.
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize a wide variety of scientific information and develop clear, well organized written information and presentations for broad audiences.
Successfully balance multiple tasks and projects in a deadline-driven work environment.
Exhibit excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments.
Work independently from an office perspective and communicate effectively with team members via phone, email, remote meeting platforms, etc.
Travel to field sites and spend substantial time in the field in sometimes challenging physical and weather conditions.
Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of experience in aquatic evaluations related to anadromous and resident salmonids and/or resident fish species in the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia and/or Alaska.
Experience conducting fish behavior studies such as passage evaluations using radio, acoustic, PIT, or hydroacoustic technologies (preferred but not required).
Experience conducting instream flow studies for salmonid species in freshwater riverine habitat (desired but not required).
Experience conducting aquatic studies related to impact assessments, regulatory compliance monitoring, project development, and/or long-term operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related field is required. A Masters’ degree is preferred; applicable professional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Compensation Package
Pay Range: $75,000-$100,000 DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) with match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, potential for Stock Ownership, Wellness Reimbursement.
Who We Are McMillen, Inc. is an engineering, environmental, and construction firm providing scalable, multi-disciplinary capabilities. We are a design and build firm delivering balanced perspective and realistic solutions. Our staff work across the United States, Canada, Australia, and France with expertise in water resources, energy, dams, infrastructure, fisheries, aquaculture, and restricted access markets.
We balance technical precision with collaborative delivery throughout all project phases. We offer strategic planning, technical expertise, comprehensive project management, and integration of multi-disciplinary studies for traditional and alternative project delivery methods. We encourage employees to pursue a career they love and support staying on the cutting edge of technology while fostering work-life balance.
EEO McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position. No recruiters, please.
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