Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Geography/Geology with an emphasis on Fluvial Geomorphology.
• Midwest U.S. focus is a plus.
• Less than 1-year professional experience.
• Experience with ArcGIS. Ability to create, edit, and work with ArcGIS from topographic survey points and LiDAR DEM or point cloud data sets.
• Physical outdoor work is required.
• Field work includes investigations on hazardous waste sites, geomorphic surface mapping, wetlands, pipeline corridors, stream restorations, work on boats, solar sites, other environmental sites, and hiking up to 3 miles per day.
• Able and willing to travel for assignments, including multi-day field work assignments across the U.S.
• Travel could include up to 40% of time in first 3 years of employment and less in subsequent years.
• Team focus and ability to compromise.
• Willingness to take on any task assigned, good work ethic.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A Pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Other Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in the preparation of sampling plans, technical memoranda, figures, and reports.
• Good writing skills and some experience producing quality technical reports.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and project responsibilities.
• Responsible, equally suited to working independently or in a team environment involving a suite of professionals with expertise in biology, ecology, engineering, chemistry, and geomorphology.
• Experience with soil horizon descriptions using hand texturing.
• General knowledge of hydrology techniques and practices.
• General working knowledge of land survey techniques preferred, including use of RTK-GPS and Total Station equipment, as well as software such as Trimble Business Center.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 35 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Performs manual labor including excavation with shovels.
• Availability to work extended field rotations (sometimes 10-12 days at a time).

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities as well as project requirements.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—20,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits

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