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Overview Natural Resource Consultant – McMillen, Inc is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional with at least 5 years of experience to join our Environmental Services Group. The role focuses on fisheries, fish habitat, and ecosystem services projects, with primary responsibilities supporting a variety of hydropower projects in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, from study development through in-field study implementation, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will be adaptable, capable of multi-tasking, and eager to grow long-term with a team of aquatic ecologists. The person should be able to work with a variety of personalities and develop positive, long-lasting client relationships. 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 study plans and biological reports that meet project, state, and federal requirements. Participate in agency and stakeholder technical meetings, representing client interests, study plans and results, and team progress. Collect, catalog, quality-control, analyze, and present data in a scientifically rigorous and accessible 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. Synthesize diverse scientific information and develop clear, well-organized written information and presentations for broad audiences. Balance multiple tasks and projects in a deadline-driven environment. Demonstrate strong verbal communication and writing skills. Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments. Work independently and communicate effectively with team members via phone, email, and remote platforms. Travel and substantial time in the field in sometimes challenging physical and weather conditions will be required. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in aquatic evaluations related to anadromous and/or resident salmonids and/or resident fish species in the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and/or Alaska. Experience with fish behavior studies such as passage evaluations using radio, acoustic, PIT, or hydroacoustic technologies is preferred but not required. Experience with instream flow studies for salmonid species in freshwater habitat is desirable 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 Master’s degree is preferred, but 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, and wellness reimbursement. Who We Are McMillen, Inc. is an engineering, environmental, and construction firm providing scalable, multi-disciplinary capabilities. We offer balanced perspective and realistic solutions, with experts across the United States, Canada, Australia, and France in water resources, energy, dams, infrastructure, fisheries, aquaculture, and restricted access markets. We balance technical precision with collaborative delivery throughout all project phases, supporting feasibility and planning, regulatory compliance, detailed design, construction, startup, testing, and commissioning. EEO Notice McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr McMillen Inc.

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