Geologist/ Project Manager

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related scientific field required. 
• At least five years of related experience is required.  
• Applicants should have experience providing strong technical support for engineering and environmental projects as described above.
• The applicant will be responsible for managing project staff assigned to projects from the Carlsbad, Houston, Austin, Midland, and other Tetra Tech offices, as needed. 
• The Applicant may also assist in annual staff reviews and the hiring process for additional personnel. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Training strongly desired.  
• A Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist licensure is strongly preferred. Tetra Tech will support the pursuit of licensure if currently unlicensed.  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Applicant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Applicant is regularly required to talk or hear.  The Applicant frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  The Applicant is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and or smell. The Applicant must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Applicant encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicant must be able to work in an office environment and also be able to perform field work, when needed. When out of the office, the Applicant would be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The Applicant is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.    

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Work Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday through Friday; occasional extended hours or overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Work Location: This position is a hybrid position with WFH and In Office responsibilities. The essential functions of the role are expected to be performed remotely with the occasion trip to the Midland or Carlsbad office possible.
• Reporting: The position will report to the manager located in Austin/Houston, TX.
• Travel Requirements: Travel is expected for this role to support projects in West Texas and New Mexico.
• Additional Notes: This is a hybrid position. Any changes to remote work arrangements will be subject to the company's discretion. 
   

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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