Ecology & Biodiversity Principal Engineer

TSMC • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ecology & Biodiversity Principal Engineer independently plans, develops, implements, and manages ecological and biodiversity programs for the company’s facility and surrounding site. The role leads efforts to protect, conserve, maintain, and enhance native plants, wildlife, habitats, and ecological conditions, while managing conservation and ecological maintenance projects from planning and budgeting through contractor procurement, field execution, monitoring, and compliance. The successful candidate translates ecological knowledge into practical, cost-effective, and sustainable site-management programs.

The position coordinates with internal facility and operational groups, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Candidates must be able to work on-site at TSMC Arizona’s Phoenix facility, work outdoors in Arizona conditions, and conduct field inspections. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday; occasional work outside normal business hours may be required for wildlife monitoring, environmental surveys, or project activities. Occasional local or regional travel may also be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Ecology, Biology, Botany, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Conservation Biology, Horticulture, or a closely related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in ecological, environmental, conservation, natural-resource, or biodiversity management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of native plants and wildlife, preferably in Arizona or the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.
• Experience developing and implementing ecological or environmental management plans.
• Experience with native-plant management, habitat restoration, invasive-species management, or wildlife conservation.
• Experience preparing scopes of work, specifications, budgets, schedules, and project plans.
• Strong practical, field-based experience; academic or research experience alone is not sufficient.
• Experience managing contractors and external consultants.
• Strong project-management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound professional recommendations.
• Ability to work outdoors and conduct facility field inspections in Arizona environmental conditions, including heat, dust, uneven terrain, vegetation, and wildlife.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.
• Experience with Arizona native plants and desert vegetation.
• Experience with wildlife conservation and habitat management.
• Experience with ecological restoration.
• Experience working with the Arizona Game and Fish Department or other environmental or regulatory agencies.
• Experience with GIS, GPS, mapping, and ecological monitoring tools.
• Experience managing large-scale environmental or ecological projects.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, utility, mining, energy, or large-facility environment.
• Professional certification in ecology, environmental science, wildlife, natural resources, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term ecological management plans for the facility and surrounding areas.
• Assess ecological conditions, habitats, vegetation, wildlife, and biodiversity; establish annual objectives, priorities, budgets, schedules, and performance indicators.
• Develop strategies to protect and enhance native habitats and biodiversity, identify ecological risks, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Develop and implement native-plant protection, maintenance, restoration, enhancement, vegetation-management, and invasive-species-control programs.
• Monitor plant health, survival, irrigation requirements, soil conditions, and vegetation performance; establish maintenance standards and inspection procedures.
• Develop wildlife conservation and habitat-management programs; monitor wildlife and habitats, identify human-wildlife conflicts, and coordinate surveys and conservation activities.
• Work with qualified wildlife specialists when specialized expertise or permits are needed, while ensuring wildlife management is compatible with facility operations and safety.
• Identify degraded or disturbed areas and plan, manage, and monitor native habitat restoration projects, including success criteria and corrective actions.
• Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, bid documents, and contractor requirements; support or lead contractor selection, bidding, negotiation, and procurement.
• Manage ecological, landscaping, vegetation-management, wildlife, and environmental contractors and subcontractors; inspect work and verify compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Evaluate contractor performance and recommend corrective actions; review invoices, change orders, and project-completion documentation.
• Develop and manage annual operating and project budgets, costs, schedules, resources, and deliverables; prioritize projects based on ecological value, operational needs, risk, and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare management reports and project updates and maintain records, photographs, maps, monitoring data, and project documentation.
• Monitor applicable federal, state, and local environmental, wildlife, vegetation, and conservation requirements; coordinate with regulatory agencies and environmental consultants and ensure projects meet permitting and compliance requirements.
• Establish ecological monitoring programs and performance indicators; collect, analyze, and interpret vegetation, wildlife, habitat, and biodiversity data and prepare periodic reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with Facility, EHS, Engineering, Security, Operations, Maintenance, and other internal departments; communicate ecological requirements and risks and provide technical guidance to management.
• Represent the company in meetings with environmental consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other external organizations.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Income-protection programs providing financial assistance during injury or illness
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Paid time-off programs
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal