Biologist/Project Manager (Hybrid)

Project Management

Manage biological resource and environmental permitting projects from initiation through completion.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
Monitor project performance, budgets, invoicing, and deliverables.
Capture and coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of biologists, environmental scientists, GIS specialists, and permitting professionals.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and consistent with client expectations.
Support proposal preparation, staffing plans, and project forecasting.

Client & Agency Coordination

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
Coverage of federal, state, and local agencies regarding biological resource issues and permitting requirements.
Participation in agency consultations, stakeholder meetings, and client strategy discussions.
Development and maintenance of positive relationships with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.

Biological & Permitting Support

• Provide technical oversight for biological resource studies and environmental permitting efforts.
  Support projects involving:
  - Endangered Species Act (ESA)
  - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  - Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)
  - Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
  - Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Review biological surveys, technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory documentation.
  Support development of Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs), Biological Assessments (BAs), Eagle Conservation Plans (ECPs), and other environmental compliance documents.
  Provide technical guidance on wildlife, wetland, and habitat-related issues associated with renewable energy development.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
  Capture and coordinate staff assignments and workload planning.
  Review technical work products and provide quality assurance and quality control.
  Support staff development through training and mentorship.
  Foster collaboration across project teams and offices.

Business Development

• Support business development initiatives and client account growth.
  Aid in proposal preparation, interviews, and project pursuits.
  Identification of opportunities for additional services and project support.
  Contribute to strategic growth of the renewable energy and environmental services practice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  Master's degree preferred.
  5–8 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, biological resources, natural resources management, or related fields.
  Demonstrated project management experience, including management of budgets, schedules, scopes, and project teams.
  Experience supporting environmental permitting and compliance projects.
  Strong understanding of wildlife ecology, habitat assessment, and biological resource management.
  Excellent technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
  Experience coordinating with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting renewable energy projects including wind, solar, battery storage, and transmission facilities.
  Experience with ESA, NEPA, BGEPA, MBTA, and state wildlife regulations.
  Experience managing biological surveys and environmental permitting efforts.
  Experience supervising staff and mentoring junior biologists.
  Existing relationships with regulatory agencies and industry clients.
  Experience preparing proposals and supporting business development efforts.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Combination of office, remote, and field-based work environments.
  Ability to travel periodically for project meetings, agency consultations, client meetings, and field visits.
  Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions when field support is required.
  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tetra Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.