Mid-Level Biologist / Ecologist - Front Range, CO
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Mid-Level Biologist/Ecologist to lead biological and wetland tasks in support of a variety of projects within our Energy Practice. Our work includes routing, siting, and permitting for wind and solar energy facilities, electric transmission lines and substations, natural gas pipelines, and related infrastructure.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead wildlife field surveys (e.g., habitat assessments, raptor nest surveys, burrowing owl surveys) across diverse ecological regions
- Lead biological resource tasks from proposal through fieldwork, reporting, and client communication
- Manage field crews, including logistics, scheduling, and task delegation
- Conduct additional fieldwork as needed, including wetland delineations and vegetation monitoring
- Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and biological assessments
- Interpret and communicate biological impacts and survey results to clients and project teams
- Support cost estimating and proposal development for biological tasks
- Auxiliary duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including biological fieldwork
- Experience leading or supporting biological surveys and field teams
- Proficiency in technical report writing and impact analysis
- Experience with:
- Environmental impact analysis for energy projects
- Biological mitigation, monitoring, and compliance
- Federal, state, and local permitting processes
- Experience interacting with regulatory agencies
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience with wetland delineations and aquatic resource assessments
- Experience in Great Plains, Rockies, or Central U.S. ecosystems
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform strenuous fieldwork, including:
- Long-distance hiking, including off-trail travel
- Working in steep terrain and remote locations
- Exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wind)
- Ability to work extended field schedules, including multi-week assignments
- Ability to carry field equipment and take detailed field notes
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- Field-based work across Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming, and surrounding regions
- Exposure to rugged terrain, remote environments, and varying weather conditions
- Travel required, sometimes on short notice
- Work may be conducted independently or in small field teams
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.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is proud to be 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.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $70,000-$90,000 annually