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Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Biologist/Ecologist

Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Biologist/Ecologist

Tetra Tech

Houston, TX

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Tetra Tech rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

331st of 352 rated engineering

Job description

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Biologist/Ecologist to our Environmental team based in Houston, 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 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:
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 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.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions. 

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.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
 

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