Senior GIS Scientist for Environment & Infrastructure

Tetra Tech is adding an experienced GIS Professional Scientist to support a variety of environmental, energy, and natural resource projects in our Denver, Colorado office. This position will primarily support routing and siting studies for electric transmission and substation projects through advanced geospatial analysis, data management, mapping, and spatial modeling.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with GIS professionals, environmental planners, engineers, and project managers to support permitting, natural resources, and infrastructure projects. This is primarily an office-based position focused on desktop GIS analysis, with occasional field support as needed.

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• Perform GIS analyses supporting electric transmission, substation, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop routing evaluation models and conduct opportunities and constraints analyses for transmission corridors and alternative routes.
• Evaluate spatial datasets and classify, rank, and analyze routing alternatives.
• Perform geospatial analysis and data visualization to support environmental planning and permitting projects.
• Develop new ("greenfield") transmission routes across diverse landscapes and multiple jurisdictions.

• Create high-quality maps, exhibits, and figures using ArcGIS Pro for technical reports, permit applications, presentations, and field activities.
• Manage, maintain, and document geospatial databases and enterprise geodatabases using ESRI products.
• Compile and maintain metadata in accordance with FGDC and other applicable standards.
• Acquire, organize, and manage publicly available geospatial datasets supporting natural resource and permitting projects.
• Maintain high standards for data quality, organization, and documentation.

• Collect, process, correct, and manage GPS field data using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey
  123, and related applications.
• Support mobile GIS data collection workflows and integration into enterprise databases.
• Coordinate with field staff to ensure accurate collection and management of geospatial information.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including environmental planners, engineers, biologists, and permitting specialists.
• Support routing, siting, permitting, and natural resource projects through GIS analysis and technical mapping.
• Ensure GIS deliverables meet project schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.

• Conduct activities in accordance with company procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain technical expertise in GIS technologies and applications.
• Work safely at all times and report health and safety concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–8 years of professional GIS experience, preferably supporting environmental, utility, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience performing GIS-based routing and siting evaluations for electric…