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Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Compliance Specialist to our OGA team based in Houston, TX.
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 motivated Environmental Compliance Specialist to assist in growing Tetra Tech’s Texas environmental business. Candidates must be highly motivated and work well in a professional and team‑oriented environment. Candidates should be able to independently manage a workload; travel as needed; and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.
Essential Job Functions
Interact with commercial/industrial clients to identify needs, collect data, develop and process solutions for task completion
Prepare SPCC Plans, SWPPP and other compliance documents
Assist clients with waste management and associated reporting
Manage project tasks and financials, and lead junior staff during projects
Prepare and submit water‑related discharge permit applications
Chemical management and reporting (Tier II, TRI reporting, etc.)
Engage in diverse client projects that may involve multi‑media knowledge including Air, Water, Waste, Hazardous Material Management, or Emergency Response/Prevention
Develop proposals including scope of work and budgetary estimates
Provide environmental due diligence support on acquisition and divestiture activities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
5 to 10 years of experience in the environmental industry or related environmental consulting experience.
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Highly motivated; customer focused and team oriented.
Must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check; eligible to work in the United States; no work‑visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
CAD/GIS experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Some heavy lifting and the ability to walk and stand for extended periods is essential.
Physical tasks include walking over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 lbs), and occasional sampling activities.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors
Work will be split between the office and field. Office work will be conducted at the Houston, Texas office.
Travel requirements may include day‑long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi‑day field projects that do require overnight stays.
Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, can occur in remote locations, may include areas of uneven terrain, and may require wearing FRC clothing and OSHA Level D PPE.
Additional Information
Full‑time, exempt position
Monday – Friday
Position may require outdoor work as well as extended overnight travel from time to time.
Life At Tetra Tech
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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers.
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Environmental Compliance Specialist
role at
Tetra Tech .
Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Compliance Specialist to our OGA team based in Houston, TX.
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 motivated Environmental Compliance Specialist to assist in growing Tetra Tech’s Texas environmental business. Candidates must be highly motivated and work well in a professional and team‑oriented environment. Candidates should be able to independently manage a workload; travel as needed; and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.
Essential Job Functions
Interact with commercial/industrial clients to identify needs, collect data, develop and process solutions for task completion
Prepare SPCC Plans, SWPPP and other compliance documents
Assist clients with waste management and associated reporting
Manage project tasks and financials, and lead junior staff during projects
Prepare and submit water‑related discharge permit applications
Chemical management and reporting (Tier II, TRI reporting, etc.)
Engage in diverse client projects that may involve multi‑media knowledge including Air, Water, Waste, Hazardous Material Management, or Emergency Response/Prevention
Develop proposals including scope of work and budgetary estimates
Provide environmental due diligence support on acquisition and divestiture activities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
5 to 10 years of experience in the environmental industry or related environmental consulting experience.
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Highly motivated; customer focused and team oriented.
Must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check; eligible to work in the United States; no work‑visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
CAD/GIS experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Some heavy lifting and the ability to walk and stand for extended periods is essential.
Physical tasks include walking over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 lbs), and occasional sampling activities.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors
Work will be split between the office and field. Office work will be conducted at the Houston, Texas office.
Travel requirements may include day‑long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi‑day field projects that do require overnight stays.
Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, can occur in remote locations, may include areas of uneven terrain, and may require wearing FRC clothing and OSHA Level D PPE.
Additional Information
Full‑time, exempt position
Monday – Friday
Position may require outdoor work as well as extended overnight travel from time to time.
Life At Tetra Tech
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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers.
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