Environmental Scientist/Biologist
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Environmental Scientist/Biologist to our Biology team based in Midland, TX.
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.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated Environmental Scientist/Biologist to assist in growing Tetra Tech’s Texas environmental business. Candidate must be highly motivated and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, lead field teams completing wetland delineations, travel as needed, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
Wetland delineation;
Site investigations;
Field surveys, water quality assessments, species specific and general protected species habitat surveys, mitigation monitoring;
Travel and work hours other than Monday-Friday as needed for project work.
- Report writing, permit applications, plant community mapping, database management;
- Candidates must be able to research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements, and interface with regulatory agencies.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize critical thinking, a flexible approach to problem solving, excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written), planning, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree or equivalent in any of the multi-disciplined sciences including biology, forestry, wildlife, natural resource management, environmental planning, or similar science degrees.
- Three plus years of experience in the permitting industry or related environmental consulting experience.
- Must demonstrated ability in field data collection and analysis, and technical writing.
- Experience in environmental consulting or related experience preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel required. ArcGIS experience is a plus.
- Applicant must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing. Some heavy lifting required, and the ability to walk and stand for extended periods is essential. Physical tasks include walking over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 pounds), and occasional sampling activities such as hand augering.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will be split between the office and field. Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi-day and multi-week field projects that do require overnight stays. Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, can occur in remote locations, could include areas of uneven terrain, and may require wearing fire retardant clothing and personal protection equipment. Office work will be conducted at the Houston, Texas office.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• 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:
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.
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