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.

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  Site investigations.

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  Field surveys, water quality assessments, species specific and general protected species surveys, mitigation monitoring.

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  Travel and work hours other than Monday-Friday as needed for project work.

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  Report writing, permit applications, plant community mapping, database management.

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  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.