Biologist / Ecologist

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science.

Your Role

Tetra Tech, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Biologist or Ecologist for our Bloomington, MN operations to provide mid-level biological support to on-going projects addressing environmental concerns of renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage) and other types of projects throughout North America. In this position, you will assist in the development of biological assessments, wildlife conservation strategies (WCS), eagle conservation plans (ECP) and other assessments in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and other environmental rules, regulations, and associated permitting. Additional responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Support identification of a strategy for project compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and guidance for biological resources.
• Support project development services (i.e., work scopes, proposals and costs).
• Opportunity to support and manage projects.
• Daily interaction with project teams, clients, subcontractors and regulatory agency staff is expected.
• Assistance with other environmental due diligence and compliance tasks is also anticipated.
  
  

Qualifications

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental consulting. Qualified candidates must also have/be:

• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word and Excel, required.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal communication, oral presentation, and client interaction skills.
• Strategic thinker and problem-solver.
• Strong technical report writer/editor.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to successfully support complex and time sensitive projects.
• Highly motivated, client focused and work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with GIS/GPS preferred.
  
  

In Addition

• This position requires driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
  
  

Degree / Certifications

• BS or MS degree in environmental science/policy, natural resources planning, biology, ecology or geography, or a closely related discipline required.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Candidate must be able to walk around project sites and must be physically able to carry up to 25 pounds of equipment such as maps, GPS unit, field screening equipment and cameras during field work.
• Field activities take place in a variety of weather conditions and can occur in remote locations that include areas of uneven terrain.
• Some field work requiring overnight travel may be required.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment will mostly consist of office work with some field work.
• This position requires up to 50% travel.
• Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi-day field projects that will require overnight stays.
• Work locations may include both urban and rural areas and can occur in any season and in any weather condition.
  
  

The Salary Range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Benefits: Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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 any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 103 EMI