Senior Biologist – Remote (Midwest Energy & Infrastructure)

Tetra Tech; Lakewood (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team culture

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Biologist to support projects across the Midwest from a remote setting, reporting through the Lakewood, CO office. The role emphasizes leading field teams, managing environmental permitting, and providing technical leadership in wildlife and wetland ecology.

The candidate will oversee biological surveys, coordination with agencies, and preparation of reports and permit applications, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in biological consulting or environmental permitting.
• Experience leading biological field teams and managing technical projects.
• Experience with environmental permitting for wetlands and wildlife in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead biologist on multiple energy and infrastructure projects.
• Organize and lead agency coordination meetings and technical discussions.
• Prepare, review, and provide QA for biological survey reports and permit applications.
• Provide technical leadership related to wildlife, wetlands, ecology, and natural resource management.
• Attend project meetings and regulatory hearings, provide expert testimony as needed.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior biology staff.

Skills

Field leadership

Biology

Ecology

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Biologist to support projects across the Midwest from a remote setting, reporting through the Lakewood, CO office. The role emphasizes leading field teams, managing environmental permitting, and providing technical leadership in wildlife and wetland ecology.

The candidate will oversee biological surveys, coordination with agencies, and preparation of reports and permit applications, with travel as needed.