Assistant Project Biologist

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Biologist for our Denver, Colorado Program Management business, with experience in natural resource management, technical writing, and construction compliance in Colorado and Wyoming. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop or continue a long-term consulting career that combines strong writing skills, ability to collaborate with SWCA natural resources technical experts and client managers, training others in proper technical report writing and editing, and possessing a deep understanding of client requirements for deliverables.

This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), hourly position, reporting to one of SWCA’s Project Managers. This position reports into the Denver office.  Hybrid work environments are encouraged. 

Application Deadline:  Please submit your application by 5:00 PM MDT on Tuesday June 9, 2026.

Our Vision (the North Star), Core Values, and Purpose:  Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. 

Our Company Purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

• Writing natural resource reports and sections of documents including threatened and endangered species habitat assessment reports, aquatic resource reports, biological evaluations, biological assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements.
• Writing and reviewing reports and sections of documents for content, clarity, and consistency, including construction compliance reports.
• Use compliance management platforms such as Fulcrum and Procore, as well as Smartsheets to organize construction compliance information.
• Leading, overseeing and completing both large and small reports, including managing multiple report writers on larger projects.
• Organize, review, and transfer field data, and assist in writing, or write, technical reports and permit applications and subject matter expert review related to the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, local municipal and county regulations, and other resource planning/permitting relevant in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains.  Report writing may reach 65% of the position's required time commitment.
• Prepare reports and permit documents as the primary author and conduct quality assurance/quality control.
• Evaluating report content and organization to ensure that it achieves its purpose and strive for consistency among various documents prepared for the same client.
• Taking initiative, resolving problems, and creating improved procedures to assure tasks are completed in the most effective manner.
• Assist SWCA editors and natural resource Project Managers in training other staff in writing-related matters.
• In support of writing reports, training technical staff on best practices for reviewing the quality of field data collected, interpreting and compiling field data into narratives and associated forms, and pulling all collected data into a comprehensive report. 
• Training and mentoring technical staff and new report writers on SWCA procedures and unique report writing requirements for each agency.
• Organizing and tracking all reports as they are assigned, written, senior reviewed, edited, and submitted.
• Working with designated team to create training videos, templates, and checklists.
• Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, or a related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of environmental industry experience in the public or private sectors required. 
• Experience working with scientists, planners, engineers, contractors, and agency specialists, particularly in a construction compliance setting.
• Proficiency in writing natural resources and construction compliance technical reports -- these may include those related to the Endangered Species Act; the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; and/or other biological requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of four (4) years of environmental industry experience in the public or private sectors required.
• Experience in preparing reports and permits as primary author for construction compliance projects (transmission and wind energy) is preferred.  
• Construction compliance experience strongly preferred.

 Additional Information

• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain. 
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.  
• It is anticipated that moderate travel will be required for the position, with field work sometimes reaching 50% of your time (seasonally), especially for assistant project biologists. 

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.  Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including a100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require a confidential conversation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us at 

accommodations@swca.com

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Denver, CO-based position can expect an hourly rate of between $28.67/hour to $37.40/hour.  Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. 

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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