Senior Biological Science Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Biologist or Botanist to support environmental projects involving biological resources, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance. This role provides the opportunity to lead biological resource tasks, contribute to proposal development and project planning, oversee field surveys and reporting, and prepare biological documentation supporting NEPA and Endangered Species Act compliance.

The position involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and senior project managers and may include occasional field work, technical analysis, and GIS-based resource analysis and mapping.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Essential Job Functions:

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Serve as Biology Task Lead on projects involving biological resources, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Lead and conduct biological resource assessments, field surveys, and habitat evaluations for environmental planning and permitting projects
• Prepare and oversee biological technical reports, impact analyses, and environmental documentation, including biological sections of NEPA documents (EAs and EISs) and Endangered Species Act documentation
• Develop biological scopes of work, schedules, and technical approaches for project execution and proposal development
• Lead preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans and associated compliance reporting

Technical Analysis & GIS

• Utilize GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro) to support biological surveys, mapping, spatial analysis, and environmental documentation
• Support data management, spatial analysis, quality control, and technical report preparation

Coordination & Collaboration

• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams to support permitting and compliance
• Participate in and oversee field surveys and monitoring activities as project needs require

Mentorship & Quality Assurance

• Provide technical oversight, quality control, and mentoring for junior staff
• Support overall project quality and technical review of biological analyses and reports
• 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, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in biological resources, ecological assessment, and environmental permitting
• Experience in environmental or ecological consulting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience serving as technical lead or biology task lead on environmental projects
• Experience planning and leading biological field surveys
• Experience with federal and state regulatory processes, including:
  • NEPA
  • Endangered Species Act (ESA)
  • Clean Water Act Section 404
  • State-level environmental permitting
• Experience with GIS (ArcGIS Pro) including habitat mapping and spatial analysis
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to conduct field work in outdoor environments, including walking on uneven terrain
• Ability to carry field equipment and work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods when preparing reports and analyses

Work Environment:

• Combination of office, remote, and field-based work
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and regulatory specialists
• Occasional travel for field surveys, project meetings, and client coordination

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: $90,000-$115,000 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.