Wetland Delineator-Field Lead

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

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Wetland Delineator-Field Lead to our Natural Resources Permitting team based in Houston .

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Field/Survey Team Leader with extensive experience conducting wetland delineations to assist in growing Tetra Tech’s Texas environmental compliance and permitting business. Candidates must be highly motivated and work well in a professional field and team‑oriented environment. Candidates will be experienced identifying and mapping the boundaries of wetlands and waterbodies to ensure regulatory compliance and environmental protection. Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, lead field efforts, completing wetland delineations, and protected species surveys. Travel up to two weeks at a time may be required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with field data collection methods is a requirement.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Tetra Tech is seeking a Mid-level Environmental Scientist/Biologist with strong wetland delineation skills to join our Houston, Texas team to provide support on various environmental projects throughout Texas and surrounding areas. Duties will include:

• Wetland delineations.
• Site investigations.
• Field surveys, water quality assessments, species specific and general protected species habitat surveys, mitigation monitoring.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan inspections and monitoring.
• Travel and work hours other than Monday – Friday as needed for project work.
• Report writing, permit applications, plant identification and community mapping.
• Candidates must have a good understanding of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize critical thinking, a flexible approach to problem solving, excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written), planning, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the multi-disciplined sciences including biology, forestry, wildlife, natural resource management, environmental planning, or a 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), and occasional sampling activities such as hand augering.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in environmental consulting and permitting is preferred.
• ArcGIS experience is a plus.
• Fulcrum or similar data collection methods a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Candidate must be able to walk over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 pounds), and occasional sampling activities such as hand augering and hand shoveling.
• Candidate must be able work long field days, in excess of 8 hours.
• Environmental factors may include but are not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat, rain), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time position.
• This position is required to be in the Houston CityWest office Monday - Friday unless in the field.

Normal working hours are Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm.

Travel up to two weeks at a time may be required.

• Field work hours other than Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm may be required.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.