Field Environmental Technician - Compliance & Surveys

Tetra Tech; Colorado; Remote; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Merit rewards

Work-life balance

Team collaboration

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Technician to support environmental surveys, permit compliance, and construction monitoring for renewable energy projects. This field role emphasizes accurate data collection, reporting, and coordination with contractors across eastern Oregon and Washington sites.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of field environmental experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with GPS data collection and environmental monitoring protocols.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant field environmental experience
• Experience with environmental compliance monitoring on construction projects preferred
• Experience with soil science, restoration ecology, wildlife, or botany preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental compliance monitoring during construction activities
• Observe and document compliance with environmental permits and project requirements
• Communicate effectively with construction contractors and project teams
• Complete accurate field data collection forms, reports, and documentation
• Support biological and environmental surveys, including wildlife, vegetation, and wetland assessments
• Utilize GPS units and field equipment to collect and track site data
• Maintain compliance with health and safety protocols in remote and active construction environments
• Work independently in the field while maintaining regular commConduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

Skills

Field experience

Environmental monitoring

GPS data collection

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Soils, or related field

Tools

GPS units

Field data collection tools

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Technician to support environmental surveys, permit compliance, and construction monitoring for renewable energy projects. This field role emphasizes accurate data collection, reporting, and coordination with contractors across eastern Oregon and Washington sites.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of field environmental experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with GPS data collection and environmental monitoring protocols.