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Are there any ecological and natural resources consulting firms that focus on habitat surveys for utilities projects?
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Jul 31, 2026
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Yes. There are consulting firms that specialize in ecological and natural resources work, including habitat surveys and related permitting/support for utility projects such as transmission lines, pipelines, solar, wind, substations, and road/linear infrastructure.
A few types of firms to look for:
- Environmental consulting firms with an ecology/wildlife or natural resources group
- Specialty biological consulting firms focused on habitat assessments, rare species surveys, wetlands, and NEPA/CEQA support
- Engineering + environmental firms that do utility corridor environmental studies
- Regional wildlife/ecology consultancies that work heavily with electric and gas utilities
Examples of firms that commonly do this kind of work:
- AECOM
- Jacobs
- WSP
- Tetra Tech
- EA Engineering, Science, and Technology
- ERM
- Ramboll
- Stantec
- SWCA Environmental Consultants
- Dudek
- CH2M/Jacobs legacy environmental teams
- Biohabitats (more restoration/ecology, but sometimes utility-related ecological work)
- WestLand Resources
- Ninyo & Moore (varies by region; more geotech/environmental)
- HBM Ecology / similar regional ecological specialists, depending on country
If you want firms specifically strong in habitat surveys for utilities, the best fit is usually:
- firms with biologists on staff
- proven experience with linear corridors
- capability for pre-construction surveys
- protected species, wetland, and habitat mapping
- support for federal/state/local permitting
If you tell me your:
- country/state,
- type of utility project (electric transmission, gas pipeline, renewable, etc.), and
- what habitat surveys you need (wetlands, rare species, nesting birds, critical habitat, etc.),
I can give you a more targeted list of firms.