Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in engineering and environmental consulting, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Mid-level Watershed Scientist to join our Watershed Sciences Team who will be based in either our San Luis Obispo or Santa Maria offices, with the ability to also work remotely. Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. At Tetra Tech, you'll find a company culture that is dedicated to excellence, nurtures collaboration and growth, and provides opportunities for social engagement.
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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities:
This role supports surface and groundwater projects, with a focus on industrial, construction, and municipal stormwater, for a variety of clients to improve human health and the environment. The position is designed for a professional with a strong technical background. The successful candidate will contribute to the execution of projects, coordinate field activities, support proposal preparation, and gradually take on responsibilities in client management and project oversight, with a clear trajectory toward project management for motivated individuals. We value innovation, collaboration, and career development. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive and high-performing team.
This position entails working collaboratively with our Team to develop and implement innovative solutions, with an emphasis on:
• Cleary and effectively communicating with coworkers, clients, and project stakeholders
• Supporting compliance with NPDES permits and surface water programs
• Conducting field inspections, audits, and sampling
• Preparing technical reports, plans, and other compliance documentation
• Assisting with watershed and site assessments and studies
• Coordinating sampling and laboratory analysis
• Performing statistical and geospatial analysis of water quality data
• Recommending BMPs for erosion, sediment control, and pollution prevention
• Presenting findings and training materials to clients and stakeholders
• Supporting proposal and scope-of-work development
• Resolving questions, planning, coordinating, and executing work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.
This position involves frequent technical writing and fieldwork. The candidate must be physically capable of hiking in varied terrain while carrying equipment.
This position requires US citizenship due to the clients we serve.
Qualifications:
(1) Expertise in:
a. Federal and State water quality regulations, State stormwater permits, and compliance programs
b. Stormwater BMP selection, siting, and performance evaluation
c. Using field instrumentation (e.g., water quality meters, GPS, velocity meters)
d. Conducting inspections and sampling
(2) Excellent technical writing, data management, and analytical skills
(3) Public speaking and verbal communication skills.
(4) Ability to work independently and lead field teams
(5) Organizational and time-management skills
(6) Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (i.e., without restrictions)
Other Highly Desirable Knowledge and Experience (please highlight any of the following skill sets in your resume):
o Professional stormwater licensure (e.g., QSD/QSP, QISP, CPESC, CPSWQ)
o Experience with GIS and environmental data visualization
o Use of statistical software
Essential Education and Experience:
• B.A. or B.S. degree in an applicable scientific field, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, Watershed Management, Soil Science, Geology, Ecology, or similar
• Minimum of 5 years of highly relevant experience
The salary range for this position is $42 to $55 per hour. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Background Check (if applicable): If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
Physical Demands:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position typically performs possibly 2/3 of work in an office environment and 1/3 in the field with travel required. Field work and preparation requires lifting over 25 pounds of equipment, traversing uneven terrain during site visits, and driving to locations three hours or more away from San Luis Obispo/Santa Maria, CA.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An estimated 1/3 of work is principally performed in the field, with the remainder of work in an office environment, which would likely be a hybrid of at home and in the Tetra Tech offices. Travel for meetings and site visits are required. Site visits may be to industrial facilities, construction sites, offices, open land/rough terrain, and to water bodies.
Required Language & Communication Skills:
• Must be fluent in the English language, writing and speaking.
• Tasks entail verbal presentations and trainings.
Required Mathematical Skills:
• A strong foundation in mathematics is necessary to effectively analyze data, model complex environmental systems, and make informed decisions about environmental issues. This includes basic arithmetic, algebra, and principles of environmental statistics.
Required Other Skills:
• Fluency with computer software, including knowledge of primary Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, TEAMS, and Outlook).
• Fluency with Adobe Acrobat software
• Fluency with Apple software (iPhone, iPad).
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.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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