Hydrologist (Storm Water and Surface Water Monitoring) Los Alamos, NM (Finance)

The Opportunity:

Tech2 Solutions (T2S) is a critical subcontractor on the N3B Los Alamos LLC team and will be providing program management and technical services in support of the ground and surface water monitoring program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory. You can learn more about the Los Alamos Surface Water Program here .

T2S is a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company with a worldwide reach in the areas of environmental monitoring and remediation, national security, systems engineering, and data management and analytics for both federal and commercial customers.

T2S is adding a Hydrologist to support the Storm Water and Surface Water Monitoring Projects under the N3B Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC). The Hydrologist will be responsible for the completion of field and office work including maintenance of stream gaging stations and sampling equipment, data validation and analysis, technical report development, collection of storm and surface water samples, and coordination with T2S subcontractors supporting these projects.

The Hydrologist will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety and security an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to pause or stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

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.

Your Role:

• Tasks will vary daily between office and field work.
• Monitor telemetered stream and precipitation gaging stations.
• Support data validation and verification processes for real-time data collection at stream and precipitation gages following established procedures and data quality control methods.
• Assist in writing technical reports including data analysis, developing technical content, and reviewing documents as needed.
• Interact with staff and subcontractors to establish and maintain gaging stations, review operation and maintenance of gaging stations, develop rating curves, and ensure established procedures are being followed.
• Assist with collection and analysis of remote sensing data, including geomorphic and vegetation change techniques.
• Ability to coordinate with, and willingness to take direction from, project leads as required.
• Comply with all health & safety policies and practices.
• Comply with all site access and security requirements.

Qualifications:

• Current U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with field hydrology methods and practices (channel surveying, collecting discharge measurements, rating curve development, storm and surface water sample collection, etc.).
• Familiarity with stream and precipitation gaging station equipment, including radio and cellular telemetry, preferred.
• Familiarity with data verification and validation and quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Self-motivated professional who demonstrates strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment.
• Familiarity with the LANL site, access requirements, general employee requirements, and work environment preferred.

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

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
• 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.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

Compensation:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $75,000-$95,000 Yearly

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Light Work)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Moderate Work Category:

• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work
• The employee exerts up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Will also be carrying up to 30 pounds while hiking.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, hike, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

General:

• This position will be required to work in the outdoors, and at times may include walking and hiking several miles while carrying equipment weighing approximately 30 lbs.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• The qualified candidate may be required to attain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individual must pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept all company policies.
• This position may require a physical fit-for-duty screen.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

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 . Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Additional Information

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