Wildlife Field Technician: Bat & Eagle Fatality Monitoring

Tetra Tech; Belvidere (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Wildlife Field Technician to support a post-construction bat and eagle fatality monitoring program at an operating wind energy facility near Elizabeth City, NC. The role involves conducting standardized fatality searches and related monitoring while maintaining accurate field data per established protocols.

Field work is seasonal, with start in November 2026 and a commitment through November 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or related field preferred but not required.
• Experience with transect-based field research and wildlife identification.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized bat and eagle fatality searches and related field activities.
• Accurately collect, document, and submit field data per protocols.
• Walk transects across varied terrain and weather.
• Operate GPS units, maps, and data collection systems in the field.
• Work both independently and as part of a small field crew.
• Follow safety protocols and report incidents.

Skills

Field data collection

GPS & maps

Transect surveys

Wildlife identification

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources or related

Tools

GPS units

Topographic maps

Electronic data collection systems

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Wildlife Field Technician to support a post-construction bat and eagle fatality monitoring program at an operating wind energy facility near Elizabeth City, NC. The role involves conducting standardized fatality searches and related monitoring while maintaining accurate field data per established protocols.

Field work is seasonal, with start in November 2026 and a commitment through November 2027.