Wetland Delineation Field Lead — Houston

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Field Lead for Wetland Delineation to support our Houston environmental permitting team.

The role centers on leading field campaigns, identifying wetlands and waterbodies, collecting data, and ensuring regulatory compliance for projects in Texas. As a mid‑level professional you will supervise field crews, coordinate surveys, document findings, prepare reports and permit applications, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, forestry, wildlife, natural resource management, environmental planning, or related field.
• Three years of experience.
• Must demonstrate ability to complete wetland delineations, including plant identification, data collection and analysis, and technical writing.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel required.
• Candidate must be able to walk over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 pounds).
• A pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Wetland delineations.
• Site investigations.
• Field surveys, water quality assessments, species specific and general protected species habitat surveys, mitigation monitoring.
• Report writing, permit applications, plant identification and community mapping.
• Travel up to two weeks at a time for project work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Field data collection

Communication

Physical stamina

Field safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

ArcGIS

Fulcrum

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Field Lead for Wetland Delineation to support our Houston environmental permitting team.

The role centers on leading field campaigns, identifying wetlands and waterbodies, collecting data, and ensuring regulatory compliance for projects in Texas. As a mid‑level professional you will supervise field crews, coordinate surveys, document findings, prepare reports and permit applications, and travel as needed.