Environmental Scientist​/Biologist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Scientist/Biologist to our Biology team based in Midland, TX.

We are seeking a motivated Environmental Scientist/Biologist 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, lead field teams completing wetland delineations, travel as needed, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.

• Wetland delineation
• Site investigations
• Field surveys, water quality assessments, species specific and general protected species habitat 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
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess permitting feasibility and requirements, and interface with regulatory agencies
• Demonstrate critical thinking, flexible problem solving, excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written), planning, and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Other duties as assigned

• BS degree or equivalent in any of the multi-disciplined sciences including biology, forestry, wildlife, natural resource management, environmental planning, or similar science degrees
• Three plus years of experience in the permitting industry or related environmental consulting experience
• 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
• Must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver's license in good standing. Some heavy lifting required, and the ability to walk and stand for extended periods is essential.

Physical tasks include walking over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 pounds), and occasional sampling activities such as hand augering.

Work will be split between the office and field. Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi-day and multi-week field projects that do require overnight stays. Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, can occur in remote locations, could include areas of uneven terrain, and may require wearing fire retardant clothing and personal protection equipment.

Office work will be conducted at the Houston, Texas office.

• 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

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.