Job Description

General Responsibilities:
Attention all passionate environmentalists! Are you an accomplished Senior Environmental Biologist seeking a new challenge? Look no further! Terracon is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing practice in the Gulf Coast Region as a Senior Environmental Biologist in Nashville, Tennessee.

As a leader in the Environmental Planning group, you will have the opportunity to manage projects and grow our services while ensuring work is executed in accordance with client requirements and within company policies. You will also participate in business development activities and build and maintain client relationships.

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Biologist t who is an expert in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation regulatory permitting, ecological and natural resource field surveys, wetland delineations, and threatened and endangered species assessments. Additionally, you will assist with the daily operations of the ecology group, mentor staff, and identify and evaluate ecological risk factors to ensure compliance with regulations.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects, and participate in pre-task planning.
• Manage projects from a senior level, working alongside project managers and field staff, including training and mentoring team members.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Prepare and/or review federal and state waters permitting applications with agency consultation.
• Develop and review written proposals to clients.
• Serve as a team member and participate in meetings and communications with clients pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Possess a strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection in the area of technical expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Forestry, or related discipline. Masters degree preferred.
• 9 or more years of experience in the practice
• Ability to travel out of town between 10% and 20% of the normal work week
• Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professional (QHP) or QHP-In Training (IT) certification
• Valid Driver’s License

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification preferred

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Employment Type

Regular, Full Time

Exemption

Exempt

Service Line

Environmental

City, State (Office Location)

Nashville, TN

Job Category

Scientist

Office Name

Nashville

06-May-2025