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Tetra Tech, Inc. Geomorphologist - 10000001081 in Seattle, Washington
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science. We're looking for a Mid- to Senior-Level Geomorphologist who is inspired by stream restoration and passionate about improving stream ecology and fish passage programs. As a member of our Northwest Water Resources team, you will work with and lead a team of scientists and engineers as a part of a multidisciplinary team to assess and improve stream functions in the Puget Sound and the greater Pacific Northwest. Your Role: In this position, you'll work with a highly collaborative team to:
- Lead and assist with technical studies, geomorphic assessments, and designs for ecological restoration and mitigation projects
- Conduct stream field analyses (field and desktop), perform assessments of lateral and vertical channel stability, evaluate existing and future geomorphic hazards and risks, and compile findings in technical reports
- Develop post-project channel and floodplain evolution projections.
- Perform scour analyses.
- Mentor junior staff to develop skillsets related to fluvial geomorphology.
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, and local governments
- Lead/assist with client management, project management, and business development
- Review and evaluate technical reports and plans of proposed projects
- Support marketing efforts and client development
You will have some or all of the below qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in geology or engineering with emphasis in fluvial geomorphology (master's degree preferred)
- Minimum of 12 years of professional experience
- Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple disciplines and tasks for technically complex projects
- Prior Experience as the Lead Fluvial Geomorphologist on projects; responsible for leading geomorphic assessments, analyses and projections on a variety of small and large scale river projects
- Experience performing geomorphic technical work for fish passage barrier removal and other stream restoration projects
- Sediment transport modeling and sediment collection experience
- GIS experience for geomorphic and water resources analysis
- Strong technical writing and speaking skills
- Strong work ethic and desire for team success
- Licensed Geologist or Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
- Experience providing professional services to a variety of sectors, with experience on a variety of engineering and environmental projects
- You must be collaborative, thorough, and well organized
What We Can Offer You:
Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with scientists, engineers, geologists, planners and biologists to take projects from planning through design and construction. See projects from start to finish.
Work in an entrepreneurial-minded specialized water business operation backed by the resources of a large, international company.
A passionate team of co-workers.
The opportunity to think outside the box to develop innovative solutions to client problems around the world, and the support to implement your ideas.
Our goal is to create a space that enables collaboration and excellence in delivery with good opportunities for mentoring and g