Senior Consultant / Principal
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech’s Advisory Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Consultant / Principal. Responsibilities of this position will include interpretation of federal, state, and local agency regulations, evaluation of how they affect client operations and liabilities, and the development and implementation of solutions that assist our clients in minimizing risk. The role involves analysis, oversight, and review of project work products such as site-specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions. These responsibilities will be applied to transactional diligence, environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory compliance, site inspection and auditing, as well as site investigation, and remediation practice areas. Periodic site visits, field work, EHS audit on-site services and other short-term travel may be required. The position will also involve building client relationships, supporting new business development activities such as proposal preparation, and assisting with cross-selling opportunities. The successful candidate will also be expected to interface regularly with clients as a trusted advisor in order to build client relationships.
Any candidates interested in this opportunity should apply by the March 20, 2026 deadline.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Specific position responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:
Interpret federal, state, and local agency regulations.
Assess potential environmental impacts and challenges.
Scope and direct projects, including leadership of project teams.
Analyze data and review project work products, including site specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions.
Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multi-project clients, and multiple clients, including supervising teams of up to 10 consultants.
Help develop and support strategic initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors.
Support the work of others and maintain quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
Work independently to perform project tasks, design, calculations, and reporting to meet the project specific requirements.
Be a point of contact for clients and maintain a positive relationship with clients, willingly and frequently checking in with client contacts to identify needs that Tetra Tech may support.
Engage and retain relationships with commercial industrial, financial, law and energy firms, state, federal, and local government, and private equity and other investment groups to facilitate opportunity generation.
Assist with proposals, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates, and preparation with staff and with the client.
Actively participate with local, regional, and global project teams to develop strategic client and opportunity capture plans and successfully implement those plans.
Work toward being known within Tetra Tech as a go-to team for your core resource services.
Other activities will include Request for Proposal (RFP) management, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and project implementation.
Capitalize on industry relationships and your professional network to maintain and establish new client relationships and ensure they are managed for growth.
Develop a robust pipeline of opportunities through independent leads, collaborative pursuits, and cross selling to existing Tetra Tech clients through support to colleagues.
Assist to further develop our EHS Department’s offering for compliance calendar software, spreadsheets, databases, or other novel solutions to assist with delivering risk management outcomes to clients.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, geology, or closely related environmental science or studies field.
18+ years of experience in environmental consulting or closely related field.
Experience performing EHS audits for a variety of industries.
Experience moving projects vertically from due diligence phases to operational phases to address clientele needs.
Must have excellent time management skills, be highly organized, disciplined, and able to work collaboratively across a diverse business enterprise.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to think and act critically and strategically.
Experience with site investigations and remediation.
Ability to perform field work in various environmental factors.
Ability to travel and perform field work (approx. 10%-25% of field work required).
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:
Master of Science (MS) degree in engineering, geology, or closely related environmental field.
Expertise conducting multimedia EHS audits across various industries.
Transactional diligence expertise, including experience with private equity and corporate clientele.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 10 pounds (lbs) occasionally. Infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment.
Vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to walk across variable terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions (slopes up to 2:1 or 3:1 grade, hot/cold temperatures, loud noises, heavy equipment, contaminated media, etc.).
Ability to travel and perform field work/oversight (approx. 10-25% of travel required).
Have full range of motion to support field activities.
Office-based tasks will include prolonged periods of time sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer and other office equipment
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
This position is remote but has the option to work from any Tetra Tech office with advanced notice. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.
Field work will include work to be performed outside, as a result may include occasional work in various environmental factors (weather, altitude, terrain, noise, contaminated media, etc.). This can include remaining stationary for long periods of time, walking, lifting, bending, and sitting for site assessments, site walks, and other field activities.
Office work will include extended periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.
Work occasionally at contaminated sites, and/or other sites where heavy equipment, contamination, or other health hazards may exist.
Additional Information:
Full-time, Monday through Friday work scheduled (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.
Work will be performed in an office and field setting.
Target salary range: $100,000 to $130,000. 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:
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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