Marine Biologist

Virginia Beach, Virginia Full Time

Job Details

HDR EOC's Marine Science team is currently in need of a Marine Mammal Biologist / Technical Project Manager to work out of our Virginia Beach, VA office. In this role, you will assist our U.S. Navy client with a wide range of project management, aerial survey, vessel-based fieldwork, reporting, and team support in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of America (Mexico), and Pacific Ocean operating areas as well as assist with expanding our client-base in the Norfolk, VA area. 

In the role of Marine Biologist, we'll count on you to:
  • Manage multiple projects from conception, planning, budgeting, reporting, and completion
  • Perform scientific/environmental project assignments requiring application of moderately complex objectives and limited variables
  • Direct the work of scientists, subcontractors, technical, and clerical personnel
  • Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
  • Conduct biological field surveys, data interpretation and analysis, and plan and manage written environmental reports
  • Conduct assessments to determine potential impacts from military or energy activities
  • Work on assignments that require dealing with diverse working conditions while in the field as needed
  • Assist with offshore small twin-engine aerial surveys for large whales
  • Assist with small and large vessels surveys which may require overnight multi-day trips
  • Assist with or lead deploying offshore passive acoustic monitoring gear
  • Assist with or lead the analysis of acoustic data collected from whale suction-cup tags, behavioral studies or controlled exposure experiments
  • Assist with photo-identification studies
  • Assist with or lead biopsy sampling of free-ranging dolphins or whales
  • Work on projects requiring scuba diving if certified or supporting scuba diving operations if not certified
  • Publish scientific and technical reports
  • Assist with other field work as needed
  • Potentially assist other HDR clients with project management and team support roles
  • Have excellent time management skills
  • Have a strong work-ethic with demonstrated history of reliability and team-oriented performance
  • Travel up to 25% throughout the United States
  • Perform other duties as needed

    Requirements

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Master or Ph.D. in Marine Biology or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant marine mammal-related experience, managing scientific research projects focused on marine mammal biology, ecology, or behavior in a consulting, federal government, or university-related research capacity
    • Alternatively, we will consider someone with a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology with a minimum of 5 years relevant marine mammal-focused experience, managing scientific research projects focused on marine mammal biology, ecology, or behavior in a consulting, federal government, or university-related research capacity
    • Due to client contract requirements US Citizenship is required.
    • Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) upon hire
    • Ability to obtain clearance at the Secret level
    • Have a current or obtain a security clearance at the secret level. Please research the clearance requirements before applying
    • Highly proficient in writing procedures, guide, and/or studies
    • Knowledge of U.S. Navy training, oil and gas development, construction noise monitoring, or offshore renewable energy activities
    • Experience with manned aerial systems and FAA Part 107 certification a plus but not required to apply
    • Scuba diving experience - scientific or extensive open-water experience but not required to apply
    • MATLAB and/or R Studio programming experience
    • Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate preferred
    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field
    • A minimum of 5 years experience managing biological/environmental projects
    • Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

    Contact Information

    HDR



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    Post Date: 3/21/2025 1:58:46 PM
    Closing Date: 4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM