For almost four decades, SWCA Environmental Consultants has provided comprehensive environmental planning, regulatory compliance, and natural and cultural resource management services to businesses and government clients across the United States. SWCA is an employee-owned firm of scientists, planners, and technical experts. We combine scientific expertise with sound technical skills to provide solutions to a full spectrum of environmental projects. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, SWCA has 36 offices and over 1,200 employees throughout the United States who serve clients through a diverse portfolio of business, including solar and wind generation, land development, water resources, transportation, climate driven services, transportation, state and local government, etc.
SWCA seeks a SeniorTalent Development Partner to help meet the development/training needs of our growing staff base, and to help them better navigate our Career Landscape. Reporting to the Talent Development Manager, the Talent Development Specialist will create and deliver engaging and impactful training solutions that contribute to the achievement of top organizational goals and objectives.
This position will be based out of our Phoenix, AZ office using a hybrid work environment or can be distributed anywhere in the USA. This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salary position.
We are team-oriented and there is a sense of belonging due to our strong teams – the OneSWCA community. Being employee-owners contributes to that feeling of belonging. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA’s culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Do you want to work for a company that prioritizes and celebrates inclusion and diversity? Is giving back to your community a priority? Our company’s purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. Join us in living this purpose as we achieve our North Star: “SWCA is 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.”
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Natural Resources Technician to join our growing staff in Pensacola, FL. You will perform biological field surveys, assist with data collection and data entry, and with report writing for a variety of natural resources projects. The office typically supports various projects in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, as well as across the Central-East Region. We work to support our client’s needs across multiple service areas including renewable generation, oil & gas, transmission, site development, and ecological restoration. The position requires the ability to work long hours in harsh conditions and be on the road for several days or weeks at a time.
This is an hourly/on-call position with the possibility to transition into a permanent role. The individual needs to be based in the Pensacola, FL or Tampa, FL area.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. 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.
SWCA's Southern California Natural Resources group is actively seeking a botanist or biologist and wetland and stream delineator (HR Title = Project Wetland Scientist) with experience in Southern California to join our multi-disciplinary team in Pasadena, California. In this role you will be expected to perform wetland and stream delineations, and manage larger field efforts, work with other technical staff, complete permit applications for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and produce high-quality reports, permit applications, and documentation for a variety of public and private sector clients/projects. As an integral member of SWCA’s Natural Resources Program, you will collaborate with peers and learn aspects of project management, scoping, and budgeting proposals. Work will be done both in and out of the office throughout Southern and Central California, and in varying field conditions including desert, mountain, and coastal environments.
This is a regular, full-time hourly position, and pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience. Our Pasadena office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, and Permitting.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Biologist with experience in natural resources survey implementation and product delivery for our Flagstaff, Arizona office. We are seeking a candidate who is looking to develop or continue a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise, business acumen and the potential for leadership. Responsibilities may include participating in field surveys, study design, natural resource planning, managing and analyzing data, writing technical reports, coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team, and presenting findings to various audiences. It is anticipated that low to moderate travel will be required for the position.
This is a part-time, temporary position, reporting to one of SWCA’s Project Managers out of our Flagstaff, Arizona office. The position will be located in our Flagstaff office or may be filled remotely for the ideal candidate.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Natural Resource Technician to join our Arlington, TX office. This is an hourly position that will perform biological field surveys, assist with data collection and data entry, and with report writing for a variety of natural resources projects. The selected individual will be part of the Arlington Natural Resources team supporting various projects in Texas and Oklahoma. We work to support our client’s needs across multiple service areas including renewable generation, oil & gas, transportation, site development, and ecological restoration. The position requires the ability to work long hours in harsh conditions and be on the road for several days or weeks at a time.
Do you thrive in the pursuit of excellence and providing the highest quality of support to both your colleagues and clients? A proactive problem solver who enjoys supporting a diverse group of technical specialists and delivering the highest-quality work. SWCA is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the Broomfield, CO office.This will be a part - time position (roughly 20-25 hours a week).
SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Cultural Resources Team Lead to join our growing Raleigh-Durham, NC office. You will lead and grow a developing team and support various projects in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and across the Southeast. We work to support our client’s needs across multiple service areas including renewable generation, oil and gas, transportation, site development, transmission, and ecological restoration.
This is a regular, full-time, salaried position with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule or remote within a commutable distance to projects. You will report to the Senior Office Director. The successful applicant will oversee team members and project execution to ensure technical rigor and client care. This position will be instrumental in leading and growing a robust cultural resources program that includes supporting existing clients and projects, capturing new work and clients, mentoring junior staff, encouraging teamwork and cooperation, working with other offices, and driving overall scientific and business excellence.
This position is available at the below levels and title will be based on years of relevant experience or expertise:
- Cultural Resources Team Lead - typically at least 8 years of related experience or expertise
- Senior Cultural Resources Team Lead - typically at least 10 years of related experience or expertise
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 1,500 staff, 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. 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.
SWCA has an opportunity in our Pasadena, California office for Cultural Resources Field Technicians (HR Title = Cultural Resources Technician) who will assist the Field Director and Project Team in completing archaeological pedestrian surveys, construction monitoring, and other field or office tasks in support of a variety of renewable energy, oil and gas, energy transmission, transportation, and land development projects. You will also assist with GPS data collection using tablet units and Geodes, coordinate with contractors in the field, and communicate with the team through daily reporting of field activities.
This is an on-call, hourly position. Anticipated fieldwork will occur throughout southern California, as well as central and northern California and Nevada, including within active U.S. military facilities. The candidate may be asked to submit to background screening in order to work on these facilities. Candidates local to southern California are strongly preferred.
Some projects include overtime hours or prevailing wage rates. Project-related travel and lodging costs are covered, and per diem is provided for project work requiring overnight stays. A technical (i.e., cell phone) allowance is offered, and temporary employees are eligible for paid wellness time (i.e., sick leave), as applicable.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Technology Procurement Manager to plan, execute, and finalize purchasing and procurement strategies for technology spend across the organization. This includes acquiring resources within budget and facilitating communication between the enterprise and its providers in order to deliver products and services according to plan. The Technology Procurement Manager will also define the objectives of products and services in order to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles.
This is a regular status, full time position, and can be worked remotely.
Are you passionate about high quality environmental work, innovation, and the superior client service? SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking highly experienced, dynamic, self-motivated Natural Resources Project Manager (Assistant/Associate level) with strong interpersonal skills and experience in natural resources management and biological studies. This individual will successfully drive our projects throughout all phases from early planning and permitting through construction. You should reside in the greater Salt Lake City or Vernal areas, though highly qualified candidates in Montana, Idaho, or other parts of Utah will be seriously considered for the position.
This Natural Resources Project Manager (Assistant/Associate level) should have technical expertise in a range of activities such as biological and wetland surveys, Endangered Species Act compliance, Natural Resource (Clean Water Act) permitting, NEPA, facility siting and constraints studies, and agency interactions at all levels. Skills include the ability to manage small to medium-sized projects, and track milestones within schedule and budget expectations. You will also support or be responsible for QA/QC oversight of field data to support report-writing and permitting.
Our Natural Resources program works on diverse natural resources related projects across many business lines, including oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, transportation, and mining projects. In addition, SWCA Utah offices offer a unique work environment that specialize in natural resources, cultural resources, and permitting.
This is a regular (with benefits), full-time, position. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP).
This requisition can hire at two levels:
- Assistant Project Manager– Natural Resources: Typically with up to three (3) years of experience and expertise
- Associate Project Manager – Natural Resources: Typically with up to five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise.
Individuals with additional project management experience as natural resources consultants are also encouraged to apply.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 1,575 staff, 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.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for an experienced Wetland Delineator - Staff Biologist (HR Title = Staff Biologist) to join our Arlington, TX office. This office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Oil & Gas, Transmission, Generation and Renewable Energy. We are expanding our team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. If you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services, this is a great opportunity for you!
This is a full time, hourly position in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, with ability to work a hybrid schedule.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Arlington, TX office. This position will support both our Natural and Cultural Resource programs in the Texas/Gulf Coast region and will collaborate with and support other SWCA offices across the country. SWCA's GIS Department consists of 70+ GIS Professional with diverse backgrounds in GIS design, cartography, data management, and more.
This is a full time, hourly position with the ability to work remotely, remote/office hybrid, or full time in an office. The preferred candidate with be located within driving distance of the Arlington, TX office. Remote candidates within the Central Time Zone will also be considered.
Do you thrive in the pursuit of selling environmental consulting services within the power and generation markets? Do you enjoy leading a team of professionals in the establishment and subsequent growth of sales, revenue, and brand within that market? SWCA is experiencing amazing growth and is seeking a SeniorBusiness Development Director for our Renewable Energy Generation business practice (HR Title = Business Line Director). This position will service the company nationwide, both for private and public sector clients, while providing strategic thought leadership and direction for SWCA’s Generation business objectives.
Please include a Letter of Interest (cover letter) with your application.
The position will close COB Friday 6.15.2023.
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.
SWCA's Pasadena Cultural Resources Program is actively seeking an entry to mid-level archaeologist to join our multi-disciplinary team in Pasadena, California. This is a full time regular position and pay will depend on experience.
In this role you will be expected to perform desktop reviews and web-based queries for cultural resources throughout southern and central California. Work will involve utilizing a variety of online tools including ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, Field Maps, Smartsheet, and Fulcrum. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply practical knowledge of California cultural resources to a desktop-based review system. Reviews will be performed in a fast-paced environment working within a larger, collaborative team. This position will require phone and email communication with the client. It will also intermittently require work beyond regular business hours. There is potential for cross training in this role for several programs that vary from cultural review to coordination and support.
Our Pasadena office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, and Permitting.
- Assistant Staff Archaeologist: Typically up to 1 year of experience and expertise
- Staff Archaeologist: Typically up to 2 years of experience and expertise
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a self-motivated Lead Environmental Planner - Renewables and Transmission with strong interpersonal skills and experience in permitting and project management to join our team and primarily support renewable energy projects. This is a strategic growth opportunity for the right candidate to help grow our renewables services. Projects will include offshore and onshore renewable energy projects to support our renewable energy practice. This individual will work with a dynamic and company-wide team to successfully drive energy projects throughout all phases, from early planning and permitting through construction. This position will be associated with our Pasadena, CA office, and may be worked remotely.
The successful candidate will have technical expertise and experience in energy facility siting and constraints studies, permitting, NEPA and CEQA compliance, and agency interactions at all levels. Required skills include the ability to manage large, complex projects and meet milestones within schedule and budget expectations, as well as providing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) oversight. The candidate will be experienced in managing multidisciplinary staff to complete project permitting requirements. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work directly with clients is imperative. Interest in pursuing new business is also desirable.
This is a regular status, full-time, salaried position.
SWCA Purpose: 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.
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? If so, SWCA’s culture could be a fit for you. SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals who are committed to our culture.
Are you passionate about high quality environmental work, innovation, and the superior client service? SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking highly experienced, dynamic, self-motivated Natural Resources Project Manager (Assistant/Associate level) with strong interpersonal skills and experience in natural resources management and biological studies. This individual will successfully drive our projects throughout all phases from early planning and permitting through construction. You should reside in the greater Denver, Boulder, or Fort Collins, CO area and potentially support our operations throughout the Rocky Mountain Front Range and Upper Plains.
This Natural Resources Project Manager (Assistant/Associate level) shouldhave technical expertise in a range of activities such as biological and wetland surveys, Endangered Species Act compliance, Natural Resource (Clean Water Act) permitting, NEPA, facility siting and constraints studies, and agency interactions at all levels. Skills include the ability to manage small to medium-sized projects, and track milestones within schedule and budget expectations. You will also support or be responsible for QA/QC oversight of field data to support report-writing and permitting.
Our Natural Resources program works on diverse natural resources related projects across many business lines, including oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, transportation, and mining projects. In addition, the SWCA Front Range offices offer a unique work environment that specialize in natural resources, cultural resources, and permitting.
This is a regular (with benefits), full-time, position. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP).
This requisition can hire at two levels:
- Assistant Project Manager– Natural Resources; typically with up to three (3) years of experience and expertise
- Associate Project Manager – Natural Resources; typically with up to five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise.
Individuals with additional project management experience as natural resources consultants are also encouraged to apply.
SWCA is seeking a Lead Ecologist-Site Superintendent for our Chicago operations to contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practice. The ideal candidate will be interested in developing a long-term consulting career that combines high-level technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership. Prior experience is necessary in the field of construction oversight and management; habitat conservation planning and restoration; implementation of ecological restoration in wetland or other sensitive resource areas; planning, design, and implementation of invasive plant management programs in upland and wetland environments; hiking trail construction; and lentic and lotic ecosystem assessment and management.
This position is a temporary, hourly position, reporting to a Chicago based Project Manager.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. Our Raleigh office is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to conduct cultural resources investigations in North Carolina and throughout the Southeastern United States.
This is a temporary, on-call position.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Biologist – Bats to take a leadership role in our growing bat biology program. SWCA’s purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today, and our bat biology program is a critical component of fulfilling that purpose. Our team performs several types of bat surveys throughout the country with work in many market sectors.
This position is for a leadership role, managing bat acoustic and other biological survey work in the Houston, Texas area. You will oversee crew deployment during the field season and assist with providing strategic development of the program. If you’re proud of your bat survey experience and are looking to take the next step up in your career, this is your opportunity! Our Bat Biologist role is your chance to establish yourself in a firm with a national footprint and to accelerate your career growth.
This is a regular (with benefits), full time, salaried position. Candidates local to the Houston Texas area with familiarity with SE USA fauna are strongly preferred.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking Cultural Resources Technicians in our Houston, Texas office to assist with cultural resources management work within the Texas and the Gulf Coast region.SWCA's Houston, Texas office offers a unique work environment and a diversified client-base, including oil and gas, generation/renewables, transportation, water infrastructure, and land development.
This is a temporary, on-call position.
The selected candidate will be required to pass client specific drug and alcohol screening.
