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Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. Our U.S. (East/West/Gulf of Mexico) and International Operations are seeking an experienced leader to serve as Marine Safety and Permitting Specialist (Senior) to support our marine survey, subsea cable and offshore renewable energy practices.

Tetra Tech has surveyed hundreds of square miles and collected thousands of miles survey hydrographic and geophysical survey data, acted as the lead consultant on the development of hundreds of subsea cable projects and offshore facilities, including deep water ports, oil and gas platforms, subsea pipelines, transmission & Telecommunications cables, and renewable energy projects, including wind, wave, and hydrokinetic projects across the United States.

The Tetra Tech team has significant experience conduct marine survey efforts and permitting offshore energy infrastructure projects that require authorizations from a multitude of federal, state, and local agencies including, but not limited to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Maritime Administration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the USCG.

This role is a strategic opportunity for an on-call candidate to assist with planning, permitting and liaison with the USCG and other agencies in support of underwater survey efforts which utilize multibeam echosounders, sidescan sonar, subbottom profiling sonars and other advance survey and sampling equipment.

This role is on call and Remote (not based in an office), with acknowledgement that Bothell WA serves as Tetra Tech headquarters for Marine Serve Services and Boston serves as the offshore wind headquarters for Tetra Tech.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various consulting-related duties supporting the development, analysis, permitting and financial aspects of marine survey and offshore renewable energy development projects.

• Conduct support and consulting efforts with multi-disciplinary teams to plan and complete projects on time and on budget.

• Serve as a technical and subject matter expert for marine projects—including responsibilities to provide input on marine safety standards, consult with USCG in advance of marine surveys, engage with clients to discuss technical aspects of interactions with USCG and other agencies with marine compliance and safety requirements and oversight authority, prepare and review documents and project/agency notifications and briefings, assist project teams and projects managers with establishing and formulating technical approaches for work on the water.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Environmental Science/Environmental Management/Marine Science/Engineering or related discipline.

• 12 years of professional experience with a pattern of progressive achievements.

• Experience and knowledge of the regulatory frameworks of Pacific, New England and/or mid-Atlantic agencies (Energy Facilities Siting Board, Article VII, etc.)

• Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), federal and state permitting, onshore and offshore wind, power generation and transmission, infrastructure, and/or renewable energy.

• Demonstrated successful technical expertise and management skills, especially leading and/or support teams conduct work on the water using manned and unmanned vessels.

• Applied knowledge of offshore biological, physical, and cultural resources and/or marine survey systems and sampling equipment.

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills to convey technical information to clients and business and financial reports to management.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree Environmental Management/Planning or related background.

• 20 years of combined marine consulting and marine safety experience.

• Experience managing and/or consulting on major projects with complex project teams on the West and East Coast.

• Experience with routing, siting, and permitting of electric transmission, offshore oil and gas infrastructure, subsea cable or offshore energy projects, including supporting and providing input on marine survey efforts and related vessels.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $75.00 hr. - $83.00 hr.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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.