Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech invites you to consider a rewarding opportunity as a Reclamation & Restoration Specialist based in our Lander, Wyoming office. This role blends hands-on fieldwork with rigorous data analysis and reporting; you'll work regularly in the field and office with experienced ecologists, soil scientists, and geotechnical staff to receive one-on-one mentorship, build collaborative relationships across disciplines, and integrate quickly into a multi-party project team. Lander is an excellent base for this work—renowned for mountain biking and outdoor recreation—so you'll enjoy immediate access to exceptional public lands and recreation opportunities outside of work.
In this role you will lead and execute species-level vegetation monitoring across AML and other reclamation projects, compile and QA/QC data, perform spatial and statistical analyses that link reclamation inputs (seed mixes, amendments, soil treatments, and construction) to ecological performance, and produce clear, data-driven monitoring reports. You'll conduct site reconnaissance to evaluate erosion, channel and slope stability, and shallow mine-void/subsidence mitigation measures; mentor junior staff in plant ID and field methods; coordinate with agency partners and working groups across Wyoming; and provide field-level technical observations to inform reclamation design and construction oversight. While your primary focus will be statewide AML work out of Lander, you will also have opportunities to support other Wyoming projects and collaborate with Tetra Tech offices across the western U.S.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Grow our business by strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting expansion into new markets.
Lead species level vegetation monitoring across AML and reclamation sites, performing plant ID, quadrats, line/point intercept sampling, photo points, and metadata capture.
Compile and QA/QC field data daily to ensure completeness and defensibility for trend analysis.
Perform statistical and spatial analyses (R/Python, Excel, GIS) linking seeding, soil, and amendment inputs to ecological performance and management recommendations.
Produce clear, defensible technical deliverables—monitoring reports, GIS maps, graphs, and presentations—within agreed contract timelines.
Design and implement standardized monitoring protocols and sampling designs that support cross site and multi season comparisons.
Conduct site reconnaissance and field geotechnical observations to evaluate erosion, channel/slope stability, and mine void/subsidence indicators.
Provide field level technical input to reclamation designs, construction oversight, and contractor scopes to improve on the ground outcomes.
Mentor and supervise junior field staff in plant ID, sampling methods, digital data workflows, safety, and QA/QC.
Coordinate and represent projects with agency partners (BLM, USFS, Wyoming agencies), landowners, contractors, and conservation working groups.
Manage field logistics and safety for frequent statewide travel, remote workdays, and physically demanding conditions.
Integrate UAV/drone imagery and remote sensing where appropriate to augment field monitoring and spatial summaries.
Track and advise on noxious/invasive species mapping, treatment planning, and control effectiveness monitoring.
Maintain and follow sampling SOPs, chain of custody procedures, and necessary certifications (First Aid/Wilderness First Aid, MSHA as applicable).
Standardize and automate data workflows and reproducible analysis scripts/templates to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Rangeland Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Botany, Ecology, Soil Science, Geology, or a closely related field.
4–8+ years relevant field and analytical experience; candidates with plant ID and monitoring experience will be prioritized. (Candidates with less experience but strong plant ID, GIS and analytical skills are encouraged).
Demonstrated ability to identify Wyoming native and non-native plant species to species level in the field.
Strong, detail-oriented experience in quantitative vegetation sampling methods (quadrats, line intercept, point intercept, cover estimates) and field data QA/QC.
Proven data analysis skills: experience with MS Excel for data management and analysis, plus familiarity with R, Python, or similar statistical software for vegetation analysis and reporting.
Competence with GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) for mapping monitoring locations and producing spatial summaries.
Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills; ability to produce concise, detail-oriented, defensible monitoring reports that clearly link reclamation inputs to outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently in remote field conditions and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams; reliable, self-motivated, and organized.
Demonstrated ability to integrate large language models as a tool to support report writing, report and literature reviews, and general technical research.
Design, planning and oversight of maintenance and habitat enhancement actions conducted by contractors.
Familiarity with field data collection devices (GPS units, tablets, ESRI Field Maps, Avenza, or similar) and digital data workflows
A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred and highly valued. Background or familiarity with surface water hydrology, erosion control, channel stabilization practices, and interpreting indicators of slope stability.
Hands-on experience or coursework in shallow geotechnical evaluation, mine-void/subsidence indicators, or engineered cap/cover assessment (ability to interpret probe logs, GPR, or basic borehole data and communicate with geotechnical engineers).
Practical experience linking reclamation prescriptions (seed mixes, application rates, amendments, compaction specs) to performance metrics and adaptive management decisions.
Experience with noxious/invasive weed mapping, treatment planning, permitting, and tracking/control effectiveness.
Experience with UAV/drone imagery collection and basic processing for vegetation monitoring.
Experience preparing/using chain-of-custody, lab submittals, and environmental sampling SOPs (soil, water, tissue).
Sage grouse habitat evaluations and restoration/enhancement planning.
First Aid/CPR certification; Wilderness First Aid. MSHA certification.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel and work extended field days in rugged conditions (approx. up to 50% of field work/travel required).
Field work will include work to be performed outside, as a result will include frequent work in various environmental factors (weather <40 degrees or >95 degrees, altitude, terrain, etc.). This can include remaining stationary for long periods of time, walking, lifting, bending, and traversing uneven terrain for 10 miles in a day with the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
Office and reporting based tasks will include frequent periods of time sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
Field work and oversight in various weather conditions and environmental factors.
Use of desktop and laptop computers for long periods of time for tasks related to data entry, GIS, statistical analysis, word processing, slide preparation, etc.
Occasional requirement to prepare and deliver presentations to clients, partners, or public groups.
Additional Information:
Full-time, Monday through Friday work scheduled (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.
Based out Lander, WY office and in the field with variable weather conditions.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
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