Wetland Delineation Field Lead — Houston

Tetra Tech; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Houston, TX is seeking a Wetland Delineator-Field Lead to support our Natural Resources Permitting team. The role requires leading field crews, performing wetland delineations, site investigations, and surveys to ensure regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science, at least three years of experience, and proficiency with data collection and report writing. Travel up to two weeks may be required; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a multi-disciplinary science (biology, forestry, wildlife, environmental planning) or related field.
• Three years of experience.
• Proven ability to complete wetland delineations with data collection and technical writing.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead field efforts, conduct wetland delineations, and protected species surveys.
• Perform site investigations and field surveys; assess water quality and habitat.
• Prepare reports, permit applications, and project documentation.
• Travel up to two weeks at a time; excellent communication and organization required.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Field data collection

Wetland delineations

Technical writing

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences

Tools

ArcGIS

Fulcrum

Job description

Tetra Tech in Houston, TX is seeking a Wetland Delineator-Field Lead to support our Natural Resources Permitting team. The role requires leading field crews, performing wetland delineations, site investigations, and surveys to ensure regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science, at least three years of experience, and proficiency with data collection and report writing. Travel up to two weeks may be required; a valid driver's license is required.