Consulting Associate, Biological Technician

Kickstart Your Career in Environmental Consulting!

Ready to Launch Your Career in Environmental Consulting? If you’re passionate about protecting wildlife, exploring the outdoors, and making a real impact on sustainability projects, this is your chance to join a global leader in environmental solutions. ERM is looking for a Consulting Associate, Biological Technician to join our Capital Project Delivery team in Overland Park, KS. This role is perfect for early-career professionals who want hands-on experience, travel opportunities, and the chance to work on projects that matter.

Why This Role Matters

At ERM, we help clients deliver capital projects responsibly—balancing development with environmental stewardship. As a Biological Technician, you’ll be on the front lines of data collection and ecological assessments that shape decisions for major infrastructure and conservation projects.

What Your Impact Is

• Collect critical biological and environmental data that informs sustainable project design.
• Support endangered species protection and habitat conservation efforts.
• Contribute to reports and analyses that influence environmental compliance and permitting.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Education: BS in biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife management, soil science, or related field (MS a plus) OR equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1+ years (3+ preferred) in biological or environmental fieldwork.
• Skills:Excellent writing and grammar for reporting.Ability to walk up to 10 miles/day in rugged terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Technical:Knowledge of ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123.GPS data collection and mapping experience.
• Other Requirements:Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area. US citizenship or permanent residency.Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.Willingness to travel extensively (50%+), including remote areas for 1–4 weeks.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• 3+ years of relevant field experience.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct biological and environmental field surveys, including:Eagles and raptor surveysThreatened/endangered species surveysBat mist-netting and acoustic monitoringWetland delineations and habitat assessments
• Collect field data for permit applications and environmental reports.
• Provide GPS mapping support and assist with data management.
• Prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps.

If you’re ready to combine your love for the outdoors with meaningful work, we want to hear from you!

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.