Environmental Scientist Field Lead - Glen Allen, VA at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Glen Allen, Virginia

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist Field Lead to assist with Renewable Energy projects in the greater Richmond, Virginia Area.

This position offers a challenging and variable environment that includes detail-oriented independent work and regulatory interactions. The successful candidate will lead wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species habitat suitability surveys, prepare technical reports, and submit permit applications. Additionally, the candidate will mentor junior staff and serve as a technical environmental lead for Renewable Energy clients.

Your Role:

• Lead wetlands and waters delineations, stream assessments (Unified Stream Methodology, NCDWQ perennity determinations), and CBPA resource protection area delineations.

• Prepare technical reports, federal and state jurisdictional determination requests, and permit applications for USACE, VDEQ, VMRC, Local Wetlands Boards, and other regulatory agencies.

• Lead threatened and endangered species habitat suitability and presence/absence field surveys.

• Conduct USFWS, DWR, DCR, and other regulatory agency coordination for threatened and endangered species effect determinations and concurrence.

• Support technical and environmental studies, assessments, surveys, and inspections for energy projects.

• Travel and conduct fieldwork in various environments, from busy urban areas to remote locations.

• Review and interpret local, state, provincial, and federal environmental regulations.

• Maintain project timelines.

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. in an environmental science-related field (including, but not limited to, earth science, ecology, botany, forestry, biology, land resources management).

• 3 to 5 years of experience in an environmental science-related field.

Minimum Skills and Expertise:

• Wetland delineation training course and/or 2+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

• Demonstrated capability in understanding and applying environmental regulations to real-world situations.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and at remote job sites.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

• Strong teamwork skills.

• Must be located within Virginia.

Additional Requirements:

• A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits

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

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

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 194 CES