Wetland Environmental Scientist (Entry–Mid) – Field Work

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a junior-level Wetland Environmental Scientist to join the OGA team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is not a remote role but includes travel to project sites in PA, OH, and WV.

You will assist with wetland delineation, ecological surveys, and permit support, contributing to high-quality environmental consulting for transportation, energy, and natural resources projects. A bachelor's degree and relevant field experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Natural or Environmental Science or closely related field.
• 2+ years of wetland/botanical/ecology experience on relevant projects across transportation, water, energy, mining or natural resources.
• Direct experience with wetland delineations, botanical surveys, or wildlife assessments.
• Willingness to travel up to 25–50% for fieldwork (PA/OH/WV).
• Experience writing technical reports and organizing data.
• Proficiency with PC computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a team and manage time-critical tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline discipline.
• Ability to search for data, analyze information, and draw conclusions.
• Pre-employment drug screening required and valid driver's license with clean record.
• Preferred: GIS/database/statistical experience; wetland delineation certification; Phase I ESAs experience; data interpretation.
• Preferred: understanding of natural resource permitting processes; wetland/wildlife ecology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in wetland identification, delineation, and functional assessments per USACE guidance; prepare data sheets and reports.
• Conduct surface water quality/biological assessments (chemistry, macroinvertebrates, habitat).
• Assist with wildlife and habitat assessments.
• Travel 25–30% for fieldwork, primarily in PA, OH, WV; some further travel may be required.
• Work with internal procedures and industry standards; pursue ongoing professional development.
• Maintain safety practices and report health and safety incidents.
• Perform additional duties as required by project needs.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Botanical surveys

Wildlife assessments

Travel flexibility

Technical reports

Data organization

Teamwork

Time management

Analytical skills

Driver's license

Drug screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a junior-level Wetland Environmental Scientist to join the OGA team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is not a remote role but includes travel to project sites in PA, OH, and WV.

You will assist with wetland delineation, ecological surveys, and permit support, contributing to high-quality environmental consulting for transportation, energy, and natural resources projects. A bachelor's degree and relevant field experience are required.