The Opportunity:Tetra Tech is adding an experienced
Senior Natural Resources Group Lead to lead and expand our natural resources practice in Boise, Idaho. This leadership position requires a seasoned environmental consulting professional with strong technical expertise, business development capabilities, and demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams and complex environmental projects.
The successful candidate will bring 20+ years of experience in environmental consulting or the commercial energy sector, including at least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience. This individual will serve as a seller-doer, developing new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and overseeing the successful delivery of natural resources and environmental permitting projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.
The Boise natural resources group includes wildlife biologists, ecologists, botanists, and wetland scientists. The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership, staff supervision, technical oversight, and business development support while promoting operational excellence, quality, and safety.
Essential Job Functions:Group Leadership and Staff Management- Provide leadership, supervision, and technical direction to a multidisciplinary team of wildlife biologists, ecologists, botanists, and wetland scientists.
- Manage staffing levels, workload distribution, and resource planning to support existing and anticipated projects.
- Mentor and develop technical professionals while supporting employee engagement and professional growth.
- Collaborate with technical teams and leadership across Tetra Tech's regional and national operations.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, quality, and client service.
- Ensure appropriate quality control measures and health and safety protocols are incorporated into project activities.
Environmental Consulting and Project Delivery- Lead and oversee natural resources studies, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance projects.
- Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and technical resources.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance for complex environmental and permitting projects.
- Prepare, review, and oversee environmental reports, plans, permit applications, and supporting technical documentation.
- Coordinate with project proponents, applicants, regulatory agencies, technical staff, and contractors.
- Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance related to environmental rules, laws, standards, and guidelines.
- Support projects involving the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- Ensure projects meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
Business Development and Market Growth- Develop new client accounts and expand existing business relationships throughout the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.
- Collaborate with Tetra Tech account managers and program market leads to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Lead marketing and business development initiatives for natural resources and environmental consulting services.
- Identify opportunities and develop winning strategies for commercial energy, linear infrastructure, mining, industrial, and government projects.
- Lead or support the preparation of small- and large-scale proposals, including technical approaches, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.
- Support market growth across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.
Client Relations and Operational Excellence- Maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Provide effective leadership and communication across multiple projects and organizational levels.
- Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality management standards.
- Promote continuous improvement in project delivery, client satisfaction, and operational performance.
Health, Safety & Compliance- Conduct activities in accordance with internal procedures, applicable legislation, and industry standards.
- Maintain professional development and awareness of evolving industry regulations and practices.
- Follow all applicable health and safety procedures and report incidents or concerns.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or an equivalent discipline.
- 20+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting or the commercial energy sector.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing business and successfully winning environmental consulting work in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.
- Strong understanding of environmental requirements and regulations associated with commercial energy, linear infrastructure, and mining projects.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and managing environmental consulting projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, editing, proofreading, organizational, analytical, and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with professionals across multiple disciplines, organizational levels, and geographic locations.
- Must be located in the Boise, Idaho area or willing to relocate.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to perform computer-based and office work for extended periods.
- Ability to attend meetings, communicate with clients, and participate in presentations.
- Ability to travel to client meetings, project sites, and regional offices as business needs require.
- Occasional field visits may involve walking, standing, and navigating uneven terrain.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment:- This position is based in Tetra Tech's Boise, Idaho office. Regular in-office presence is preferred to support staff leadership, collaboration, and business development activities.
- A hybrid work arrangement may be considered based on business needs and management approval.
- The role involves interaction with technical staff, project managers, clients, regulatory agencies, and business development teams across the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, and other Tetra Tech locations.
- Travel may be required to support client relationships, business development opportunities, and project activities.
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.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation:Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $120,000-$180,000 annually
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.
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.
