Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Biologist/Ecologist
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Biologist/Ecologist 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, travel as needed, possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.
Essential Job Functions
- Wetland delineation.
- Site investigations.
- Field surveys, water quality assessments, species specific and general protected species 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 assist with project permitting, reporting, and feasibility studies.
- 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.
- 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.
- Candidate must be able to walk over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 pounds), and occasional sampling activities such as hand augering. Reasonable accommodations can be made.
- Candidate must be willing to travel and work hours other than Monday-Friday as needed for project work.
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
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.