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AspectOil ScientistPetroleum Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Geology, Chemistry, or related fields; often requires research experienceBachelor's or Master's in Petroleum Engineering or related fields; focus on design and development of extraction methods
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, field sampling sitesDrilling sites, production facilities, office settings
Industry UsageResearch and development, environmental analysis, resource assessmentExtraction, drilling operations, reservoir management

Oil Scientists primarily focus on research, analysis, and development related to oil resources, working in labs and research settings. Petroleum Engineers concentrate on designing and implementing extraction techniques in the field. Both roles are essential in the oil industry but differ in their focus and work environment.

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Project Manager Scientist

Tetra Tech

Houston, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 15 days ago

Tetra Tech rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

400th of 446 rated engineering

Job description

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Project Manager/Scientist to our Environmental Science 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:

The Project Manager /Scientist will utilize broad facets of geology, hydrogeology, and environmental science to complete a wide range of projects including environmental support of oil and gas exploration and production and midstream (pipeline) clients, and environmental investigations for commercial clients, including Phase I and II environmental site assessments. This position will require cross-discipline management of permitting projects from time to time. This will require geology, hydrogeology, and regulatory expertise within the Texas and New Mexico oil and gas regulatory frameworks with detailed knowledge of state and Federal environmental regulations. Preference will be shown to Applicants with strong experience in the Permian and Delaware Basins and/or strong commercial experience. The preferred Applicant will have a minimum of 4 years of total applicable experience. Additional certifications or ability to obtain additional certifications and training are also desirable (for example, P.G. in Texas or a neighboring state; OSHA HAZWOPER; CPESC, etc.).


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. Applicants for this position will be required to manage projects, particularly for environmental, environmental engineering, and Oil and Gas projects. Applicant must be able to manage multiple projects, meet client deadlines, and keep projects within set budgets. This position will also develop the Applicants marketing responsibilities with existing clients and prospective clients as a seller doer. The Applicant must be able to work as a team and to be able to manage staff to accomplish our client needs. Other duties may be assigned.  The Applicant would need to be able to clearly communicate internally within Tetra Tech and externally with clients and regulatory agencies.
 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or related scientific field required. 
  • At least three years of related experience is required.  
  • Applicants should have experience providing strong technical support for engineering and environmental projects as described above.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Training desired, but not required.  
  • Ability to obtain Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist licensure is 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 ability to adjust focus.

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
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