Groundwater Monitoring Team Lead — Field Ops & Safety

Tetra Tech, Inc. in; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Professional – Groundwater Monitoring Team Lead based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. You will supervise groundwater monitoring operations, coordinate field activities, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting LLCC objectives.

You will mentor junior staff, manage staffing schedules and resources, and work with N3B Operations to minimize schedule, scope, and budget impacts while delivering reliable data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to coordinate field activities, personnel, and project resources.
• Ability to interpret project requirements and execute plans to meet operational objectives.
• Strong communication, reasoning, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions affecting operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented project environment.
• Ability to comply with applicable safety, security, quality, and operational requirements.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment drug screening in compliance with applicable federal regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance if required for the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily groundwater monitoring operations across the LLCC site.
• Oversee groundwater sampling activities, waste management, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate personnel, resources, and materials to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective tasks.
• Review work assignments to verify completion and quality.
• Resolve staffing and field activity issues to maintain schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent judgment

Mentoring junior staff

Safety compliance

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Professional – Groundwater Monitoring Team Lead based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. You will supervise groundwater monitoring operations, coordinate field activities, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting LLCC objectives.

You will mentor junior staff, manage staffing schedules and resources, and work with N3B Operations to minimize schedule, scope, and budget impacts while delivering reliable data.