Project Manager - Environmental Specialist

Tetra Tech, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

52d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are currently seeking a Project Manager-Environmental Specialist to work in our Albuquerque, New Mexico office. We are in search of a highly-motivated team member to join our family of engineers and scientists who has a strong interest and skillset to support wide variety of challenging and complex water resources projects in the southwest and throughout the nation. There are also opportunities for future advancement in this position.

Requirements

BS in Biology/Natural Resources and at least 10-15 years of professional experience in environmental planning and science including project management, watershed analysis, ecosystem restoration, compliance, permit development, and monitoring OR MS in Biology/Natural Resources and at least 5-8 years of professional experience in environmental planning and science including project management, watershed analysis, ecosystem restoration, compliance, permit development, and monitoring.
Experience preparing reports, NEPA, CWA and ESA documentation
Experience in preparing watershed based plans, especially in the arid Southwest
Knowledge of local plant, fish and/or wildlife species and their habitat requirements
Experience developing habitat assessment, restoration, mitigation and/or monitoring plans
Experience in leading teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with GIS
Experience with field data collection equipment including GPS.

Responsibilities

Management of projects including leading technical components, tracking budgets and client coordination
Preparing and coordinating NEPA documentation
Preparation of Watershed Plans
Preparing Biological Assessments for ESA compliance
Preparing and overseeing development of environmental permits, including CWA Sections 404/401
Stream and River restoration planning
Planning, leading and conducting field surveys for vegetation, wildlife, and wildlife habitat
Performing wetland delineations
GIS based mapping and analysis
Environmental oversight during construction
Assist in business development for biological/environmental work.