Senior Biologist/Ecologist for Hawaii Energy Permitting

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a mid to senior-level Biologist/Ecologist based on Oahu, Hawaii, to support energy permitting and environmental compliance for renewable and traditional projects across the Hawaiian Islands.

The role focuses on technical writing, fieldwork supervision, and regulatory coordination with state and federal agencies, including preparation of HCPs, EAs, and BAs. Travel to field sites will be occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Wildlife Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience conducting species and habitat surveys, biological assessments, or related natural resource work.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the Hawaiian Islands.
• Applied knowledge of ecological assessments, environmental impact analysis, environmental due diligence, natural and biological resource management, and habitat conservation planning.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be located on Oahu, Hawaii and be willing and able to travel occasionally for field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential impacts of energy and infrastructure projects on biological resources.
• Prepare and contribute to Habitat Conservation Plans, Environmental Assessments, Biological Assessments, mitigation plans, and other documents.
• Manage biological project tasks, including coordinating field logistics and supervising staff.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and technical content for proposals.
• Represent clients in discussions with regulatory agencies regarding permitting and compliance.
• Conduct wildlife and botanical surveys, habitat assessments, and field investigations.
• Support development of environmental compliance strategies for energy projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical review and QA of reports and documents.
• Apply strategic thinking to address complex resource challenges.

Skills

Biology

Ecology

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Project management

Communication

Field surveys

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science / related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a mid to senior-level Biologist/Ecologist based on Oahu, Hawaii, to support energy permitting and environmental compliance for renewable and traditional projects across the Hawaiian Islands.

The role focuses on technical writing, fieldwork supervision, and regulatory coordination with state and federal agencies, including preparation of HCPs, EAs, and BAs. Travel to field sites will be occasional.