Environmental Compliance Specialist

Tetra Tech; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead NEPA, ESA, and CWA compliance across water resources projects. You will partner with multidisciplinary teams, coordinate regulatory reviews, and mentor staff while delivering robust environmental analyses.

This hybrid, full-time role offers opportunities to influence complex restoration efforts, expand GIS mappings, and contribute to national environmental outcomes with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• NEPA/ESA/CWA compliance documentation
• Habitat assessments, mitigation plans, and monitoring
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with GIS-based environmental mapping and analysis
• Field data collection including GPS and site surveys

Responsibilities

• Lead technical components of projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor staff and coordinate project teams.
• Manage projects, budgets, and client communications.
• Prepare and oversee regulatory documentation and permitting.
• Support business development for environmental services.

Skills

GIS mapping

Regulatory coordination

Environmental permitting

Field surveys

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Natural Resources or related field

Master’s degree in Biology/Natural Resources or related field

Tools

GPS devices

GIS software

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Compliance Specialist to our team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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 60 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.

Position Summary:

We’re currently seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our team based in Albuquerque, NM. This role offers the opportunity to lead environmental compliance for complex water resources and restoration projects across the Southwest and nationally. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies while leading technical work, mentoring staff, and shaping innovative solutions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare and coordinate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and supporting environmental analyses.
• Prepare Biological Assessments and related documentation to support Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance.
• Prepare and oversee environmental permits, including Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 404 and 401.
• Support stream and river restoration planning and related environmental evaluations.
• Conduct desktop research and field surveys of vegetation, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
• Evaluate potential project impacts to natural resources and recommend compliance measures.
• Perform wetland delineations in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Conduct GIS-based mapping, spatial analysis, and preparation of project exhibits.
• Manage projects, including leading technical components, tracking budgets, and coordinating with clients.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate project teams and technical staff.
• Support business development for biological and environmental services.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field, with at least 10+ years of professional experience in environmental science, including resource evaluation, compliance and permitting documentation, regulatory agency coordination, and work as part of an integrated team; or
• Master’s degree in Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field, with at least 8+ years of professional experience in environmental science, including resource evaluation, compliance and permitting documentation, regulatory agency coordination, and work as part of an integrated team.
• Experience preparing reports and documentation to support NEPA, CWA, and ESA compliance.
• Knowledge of regional plant, fish, and/or wildlife species and their habitat requirements.
• Experience developing habitat assessments, mitigation plans, and/or monitoring plans.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using GIS for environmental mapping and analysis.
• Experience using field data collection equipment, including GPS units.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the Southwestern United States. Travel is estimated to be up to 25% annually.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, wind, and cold.
• Ability to perform extended fieldwork in rugged terrain, including walking, standing, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other tools.
• Strong communication skills, both in person and electronically.

Additional Information:

• This position is based in our Albuquerque, NM office on a hybrid schedule.
• This is a full-time position, typically 40 hours per week, with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required based on project needs.

Life at Tetra Tech:

• 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.

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 25,000 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.

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.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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