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Ecologist

SLR Consulting

Houston, TX · FlexibleFull-time / Temporary$160K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$160K/yr
Location
Houston, TXFlexible
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

SLR Consulting is seeking a Principal Ecologist based in the Gulf Region to support growth of its Ecology and Biodiversity team. The role combines business development, client management, technical leadership, and project delivery, with a focus on energy-sector work. The ecologist will bring ecological expertise in impact assessment and regulatory frameworks, particularly those relevant to oil and gas and power.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Business DevelopmentClient ManagementEcological SciencesNatural Resource AssessmentsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentMitigation PlanningRegulatory ApprovalsEnvironmental LegislationRegulatory FrameworksAgency RequirementsCommunicationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Qualifications

10+ Years Ecological Sciences Experience5+ Years Environmental Consulting ExperienceBachelor's in Biology, Ecology or Natural SciencesMaster's Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

  • Experience as a principal ecologist in the environmental consulting industry, with a focus on the energy sector including both oil and gas and power. {=html} - Based in the Gulf Region, with flexible work options available We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As a growing company, were always seeking to hire highly motivated and engaged professionals who are eager to help facilitate that growth. As our new Principal Ecologist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. You will take on business development, client management, technical leadership, and delivery of projects. You will contribute to our growth within the SLR business as well as our Ecology and Biodiversity team. Well look to you to bring in-depth ecological knowledge, with strengths in impact assessment, municipal, state, and federal regulatory frameworks, particularly as they relate to the energy sector. Additional knowledge of a wide range of business sectors would be a great asset, as you will assist with business development initiatives to help strategically grow the Ecology and Biodiversity practice. Key responsibilities include: Establishing relationships with new clients in the energy sector and maintaining positive relationships with existing clients, regulatory agencies and contractors Identification, evaluation and ultimate pursuit of opportunities. Developing proposals and budgets with the financial acumen to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget Managing complex projects, including management of input and senior review of technical reports across a variety of business sectors Performing on-site technical expertise and/or fieldwork; particularly during this growth phase of Ecology and Biodiversity in the Gulf Region. Providing technical expertise to other technical disciplines within SLR Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt youll continue to grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, theyll tell you thats just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance program. The salary range for this position is $160,000+ depending on the candidates experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. For an exceptional candidate with the right combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and business development experience, there may be flexibility to consider compensation above this range. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Qualifications 10-15 years of experience in ecological sciences, with at least 5+ years in environmental consulting Established relationships and professional networks within the energy sector, with demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities and support business development Experience in natural resource assessments and inventories, environmental impact assessment, development and administration of mitigation plans, and obtaining regulatory approvals Str ng knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and agency requirements Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships. Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams across North America Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior level staff, other technical disciplines and clients Degree (B.S.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.S. is considered an asset) Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants. SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

How this job compares

Set against the 456 open Environmental Consultant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$160K/yr
  • US median$104–150K/yr275 salary ranges

This rate, $160K, is 23% above the US median midpoint ($130K) — in the top quarter of Environmental Consultant salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Environmental Consultant jobs in Texas and 456 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Environmental Consultant postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (414 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 276 of the 456 open Environmental Consultant jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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