Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Biologist

Tetra Tech is hiring an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Biologist for its Natural Resources Permitting team in Houston. The role supports environmental projects through field surveys and assessments, permitting and regulatory research, and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

Wetland delineation

Site investigations

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

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 assess project permitting feasibility and requirements, and interface with regulatory agencies

Other duties as assigned

Preferred

Experience in environmental consulting and permitting is preferred

ArcGIS experience is a plus

Fulcrum or similar data collection methods a plus

Environmental Consulting

Permitting

ArcGIS

Fulcrum

Data Collection

Benefits

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.

Office, hybrid, or remote work arrangements available.

Company

Consulting and engineering for water, environment, and infrastructure

Pasadena, California, USA

http://www.tetratech.com/

Founded in 1966

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Candidate must be highly motivated and work well in a professional field and team-oriented environment

Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel as needed, and possess strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills

Proficiency with MS Office applications is required

Candidates must be able to research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements, and interface with regulatory agencies

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

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in any of the multi-disciplined sciences including biology, forestry, wildlife, natural resource management, environmental planning, or a related field

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel required

Ability to prepare clear and accurate technical reports, permit materials, field documentation, and correspondence

Strong task management, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members

Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions

Experience in environmental consulting and permitting is preferred

ArcGIS experience is a plus

Fulcrum or similar data collection methods a plus

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Environmental Consulting and Permitting, ArcGIS, Fulcrum

Preferred skills

ArcGIS experience is a plus, Fulcrum or similar data collection methods a plus

Experience

Entry level