Entry-Level Environmental Scientist

Tetra Tech is adding an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to support our growing energy and remediation practice throughout New York State and the Northeastern United States.

This role will primarily support field studies and environmental surveys associated with renewable energy and remediation projects. The ideal candidate will assist with biological fieldwork, environmental data collection, and natural resource assessments focused on wildlife, wetlands, and related ecological resources.

This position is based out of our Rochester, NY office and offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of environmental professionals supporting projects across the region.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of college-level coursework in:

1. Ornithology
2. Wildlife Science
3. Ecology and/or General Biology

• 1–3 years of professional experience involving field data collection
• Experience using field technologies such as:

1. GPS units
2. Tablets/mobile field data systems

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting:

1. Avian surveys in the Eastern United States
2. Rare plant and/or wetland surveys
3. Reptile, amphibian, and bat surveys

• Experience with wetland delineations using:

1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers methodologies

• Familiarity with technical writing and contributing to environmental reports
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform outdoor fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Ability to walk long distances and work extended field days as needed
• Ability to carry field equipment and work in remote field environments

Work Environment / Travel:

• Combination of office and field-based work
• Fieldwork throughout New York State and potentially other areas within the continental United States
• Exposure to outdoor environmental conditions, including variable weather and rugged terrain
• Collaborative team-oriented consulting environment

Wage: $25.00-$32.00 hourly

Tagged as: Science/Engineering