Environmental Compliance Specialist

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead environmental compliance for complex water resources and restoration projects across the Southwest and nationally.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulators while guiding technical work, mentoring staff, and shaping innovative solutions. This role requires extensive NEPA/ESA/CWA experience and strong GIS capabilities.

Qualifications

• NEPA documentation experience.
• ESA compliance documentation.
• CWA 404/401 permit experience.
• Habitat assessments and monitoring plans.
• Field surveys and vegetation/wildlife inventories.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate NEPA documentation and analyses.
• Prepare Biological Assessments for ESA compliance.
• Prepare and oversee environmental permits (CWA 404/401).
• Support stream and river restoration planning and evaluations.
• Conduct desktop and field surveys of vegetation and wildlife.
• Evaluate project impacts to natural resources; recommend compliance measures.
• Perform wetland delineations per regulatory standards.
• Lead GIS mapping and project exhibits.
• Manage projects, budgets, and client coordination.
• Mentor staff and coordinate project teams; support BD activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

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

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

Tools

GIS

GPS

Job description

The Opportunity:

TetraTechis 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 expertsin engineering and consultingare committed to driving positivechangein communities around the world.For60 years, wehavebeen at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.Today we stand as a market leader, offeringcutting-edgesolutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.Our work has improved more than625million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.Our workleveragescutting-edgetechnologies, advanced analytics, and theexpertiseof 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:

The following duties are essential to this role. Reasonable accommodation will be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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 ourAlbuquerque, 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.


• Organization: 100 DIV

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perksof working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitivebenefits.

• 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 opportunitiesfor ongoingprofessional 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. With25,000 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 Techis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Allqualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability,sex, marital or familial status,status as a protected veteran,orany other characteristic protectedbylaw.

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

We inviteapplicationsfrom all interested parties.

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