Compliance Jobs in Colorado

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, natural resources, or a related discipline from an accredited university.

• Generally 8–12 years of relevant experience in mining, environmental consulting, permitting, compliance, reclamation, closure, or regulatory programs; 12+ years preferred.

• Experience reviewing permits, monitoring data, compliance records, and environmental management plans.

• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, time-management, and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, and comparable project tools.

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mining operations, pits, waste-rock facilities, tailings impoundments, heap-leach pads, processing facilities, water-management structures, or treatment systems.

• Permitting or compliance experience in western jurisdictions, (e.g., Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Alaska, or Canada).

• PE, PG, or another relevant professional registration preferred.

• MSHA and/or OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.

• Project management, proposal development, budgeting, or client-development experience.

• Spanish-language skills preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Some work will be performed in an office environment using standard equipment, with the ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform computer- and office-related tasks for extended periods.

• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, walk moderate distances, climb stairs, and access project sites safely when conducting field visits in all weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and carry materials, equipment, or supplies up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.

• Visual acuity sufficient to review technical documents, maps, plans, and environmental data, both electronically and in hard copy.

• Appropriate training and personal protective equipment, and field support will be provided

.Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Colorado Springs is the preferred office location for this role. Candidates based in Lakewood, CO, Superior, CO, Longmont, CO, Fort Collins, CO, Helena, MT, Missoula, MT, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, or Lander, WY are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates located within the western region may also be considered.

• This position may have a hybrid work arrangement to be worked out with your supervisor, but the candidate must reside within 25 miles of the local office. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.

• This position will include up to approximately 25% travel, primarily to mine and project sites.

• Exposure to mining and construction sites, industrial facilities, natural resource areas, and other field conditions requiring use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to health and safety protocols.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Information:

• Work on complex mining and environmental projects throughout the mine life cycle.

• Collaborate with experienced engineers, scientists, project managers, and clients.

• Apply your expertise to practical, high-impact regulatory and environmental challenges

• Access to mentoring, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.

• Build expertise across multiple clients, mine types, geographic regions, and regulatory environments.

• Receive support for professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education.

• Full-time, Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs

Target salary range: $110,000 to $140,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
• 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.

About Tetra Tech:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.