Remote Environmental Scientist/Biologist – Permitting & Impact

Tetra Tech; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist/Biologist to support environmental projects across the southern and mid-western US, with remote work options. The role requires strong technical writing, regulatory understanding, and ability to manage heavy workloads while collaborating with a remote team.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in MS Word/Excel, and a degree in a multi-discipline science field. Travel for field visits and client meetings is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, forestry, wildlife, natural resource management, environmental planning, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel required.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate technical reports, permit materials, field documentation, and correspondence.
• Strong task management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote team members.
• A pre-employment drug screening per state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental permits, technical reports, environmental assessments, impact analyses, regulatory submittals, and agency correspondence.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in conducting resource analyses and studies.
• Support permitting for energy projects including pipelines, transmission lines, solar, and power plants.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies regarding potential impacts to threatened and endangered species and other resources.
• Assist with development and implementation of environmental protection plans, stormwater and spill prevention plans, erosion and sediment control plans, restoration plans, and other compliance documents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Apply critical thinking, flexible problem solving, and strong interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Participate in field visits, agency meetings, and project meetings as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Technical writing

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology/environmental science

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist/Biologist to support environmental projects across the southern and mid-western US, with remote work options. The role requires strong technical writing, regulatory understanding, and ability to manage heavy workloads while collaborating with a remote team.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in MS Word/Excel, and a degree in a multi-discipline science field. Travel for field visits and client meetings is possible.