The Opportunity:Tetra Tech is adding an experienced
Mid to Senior-Level Biologist/Ecologist to support our established and growing energy practice in Hawaii. Candidates must be based on Oahu and have an interest in supporting energy generation permitting, environmental compliance, and natural resource management.
The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, strategic guidance, and project support related to biological resources and environmental permitting for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage, as well as traditional energy, transmission lines, pipelines, and other infrastructure projects throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
This position involves a combination of technical writing, biological task management, regulatory agency coordination, and fieldwork. Experience with avian ecology, botany, bat ecology, ecological risk assessments, and associated permitting requirements is highly desirable.
Location: Oahu, Hawaii
Essential Job Functions:- Evaluate potential impacts of energy and infrastructure projects on biological and natural resources.
- Prepare and contribute to Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Biological Assessments (BAs), mitigation plans, and other technical documents supporting state and federal environmental requirements.
- Manage biological project tasks, including coordinating field logistics, overseeing technical quality, and directing field staff.
- Develop scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and technical content for biological resource proposals and project assignments.
- Represent clients in discussions and negotiations with regulatory agencies regarding biological resources, environmental permitting, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct wildlife and botanical surveys, habitat assessments, and other biological field investigations.
- Support development of environmental compliance strategies and mitigation approaches for energy and infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to address biological resource concerns and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical review and quality assurance of biological reports, environmental documents, and project deliverables.
- Apply strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex natural resource and permitting challenges.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Wildlife Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience conducting species and habitat surveys, biological assessments, or related natural resource work.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the Hawaiian Islands.
- Applied knowledge of ecological assessments, environmental impact analysis, environmental due diligence, natural and biological resource management, and habitat conservation planning.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Must be located on Oahu, Hawaii.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel occasionally for field assignments.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Biological Science, Wildlife Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience with avian ecology, bat ecology, botany, ecological risk assessments, and associated permitting requirements.
- Experience supporting renewable energy, traditional energy, transmission, pipeline, or other infrastructure projects.
- Experience preparing Habitat Conservation Plans, Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments, and mitigation plans.
- Experience managing biological project tasks, field teams, schedules, and budgets.
- Experience coordinating with state and federal regulatory agencies in Hawaii.
- Proficiency with GPS equipment and ArcGIS or similar geographic information systems.
Life at Tetra Tech:The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
- 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: $90,000-$150,000 yearly
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
