Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Mid/Senior GIS Professional to support renewable energy development and transmission routing/siting projects across the Western U.S., with a focus on California and the CAISO market. This position will be instrumental in advancing offshore/onshore wind, solar, battery storage, and other energy projects by overseeing and executing all aspects of GIS and geospatial support for site selection, impact analysis, and permitting.
The successful candidate will serve as the GIS point of contact for multiple projects, managing data collection, spatial analysis, and high-quality deliverables using advanced ESRI products and tools. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact energy infrastructure projects that support sustainability and grid modernization.
The successful candidate will serve as the GIS point of contact for multiple projects, managing data collection, spatial analysis, and high-quality deliverables using advanced ESRI products and tools. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact energy infrastructure projects that support sustainability and grid modernization.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to define project GIS needs and deliverables.
- Identify, collect, and process spatial data; conduct detailed spatial analyses; and generate high-quality mapping products.
- Create and evaluate routing models for energy infrastructure, including opportunities and constraints analyses.
- Support environmental permitting by conducting impact assessments and preparing spatial data summaries.
- Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams including environmental, engineering, and project management groups.
- Develop web-based maps, interactive data viewers, and map graphics for reports and public outreach.
- Represent clients in meetings with regulatory agencies, land managers, and planning boards.
- Ensure GIS data accuracy and consistency across all project phases.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional GIS experience, ideally in renewable energy or transmission siting.
- Expertise in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and spatial analysis tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with an eye for detail.
- Familiarity with environmental datasets from federal, state, and local agencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5–8 years of applied GIS experience in renewable energy or utility sectors.
- Experience with ESRI Field Maps and Survey123 for data collection.
- Experience creating public-facing, interactive web GIS tools.
- Programming skills in Python, Arcade, or similar.
- Experience working with databases and spatial data in an enterprise environment.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000
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.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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