Work aboard boats from ~12-250 feet in length, domestically and internationally.
Take individual responsibility for all aspects of vessel operation including safe navigation, towing, launch and recovery, maintenance of safety, mechanical and electrical systems with minimal or no assistance.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Inspect and maintain vessel trailers including repair of axles, tires, brakes, bearings and electrical components.
Setup, operate, maintain and troubleshoot vessel’s motors, controls, electronics, cabling and hardware.
Independently manage and operate Tetra Tech-owned vessels from 12-50 feet at project locations all over the USA.
Configure, operate and repair vessels in remote unfamiliar locations, installing hardware and instrumentation using the materials and tools at hand.
Pilot boats precisely along survey lines displayed on a navigation computer with pole mounted or towed survey systems attached to the vessel.
Develop and follow plans, specifications, SOPs, procedures and promote safe work practices.
Operate the vessel and safely manage deck activities while collecting multibeam echosounder, single beam echosounder and geophysical survey data, sampling sediment and water with multiple types of sampling equipment and deploying and recovering oceanographic platforms and moorings.
Independently operate as the vessel master and make appropriate decisions and recommendations while also following the guidance of a field survey lead and/or project manager.
Leverage your experience and knowledge of vessel systems and capabilities with an understanding of project goals and identify, communicate and mediate risks to allow completion of all tasks safely and effectively.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, USCG and OSHA regulations, laws, and industry standards.
Requirements
sampling gear
survey software
uscg captain
stcw certified
instrumentation
vessel operations
Experience with the following sampling equipment is beneficial: Vibracorer, Van Veen, Niskin samplers, otter-trawls, box-corer, and gravity corer is desirable.
Have strong communication skills and strong desire to learn and do new things.
Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office, Windows OS, and experience with terrestrial, hydrographic and/or geophysical survey and charting software packages.
The candidate will have more than 5 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency in operating small vessels from 12-50ft in length . Experience as master, mate or engineer on vessels larger than 50 feet is desirable but not required.
Physical ability to load/unload equipment (lifting 50 lbs.), walk safely over rugged terrain and up/down ships ladders is required.
Travel for domestic and foreign work, ~40% of the year, with assignments typically ranging from days to six weeks is required.
Experience working in a construction or consulting, multi-client, fast-paced environment, with changes in daily activities is highly desirable.
The ability to work in the field in inclement weather as well as offshore for weeks at a time is required.
Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Have current STCW basic safety training certificate desirable.
Instrumentation experience with some combination of: Echosounders, GNSS/GPS receivers, chart plotters, Radar, mobile LiDAR, single beam or multibeam echo-sounders (MBES), sidescan sonar, GPS-integrated inertial navigation systems, and underwater videos are desirable.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions and be able to pass a USCG physical.
USCG 100TN Captains license (OUPV/ “Six-pack” Captains license may be considered).
Commercial driver’s license and experience towing oversize trailer loads is desirable but not required.
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience actively piloting and navigating and maintaining vessels as a licensed merchant mariner.
Benefits
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Medical benefits, workers compensation insurance, and 401(k) plan.
The company generates approximately $5 billion in revenue each year.
1966
Year Founded
Established in 1966 in Pasadena, the company has grown globally over the decades.
110,000
Annual Projects
It executes approximately 110,000 projects annually across various sectors.
Top ENR
Industry Rankings
The company is highly ranked in ENR for water treatment, wind power, and hydroelectric plant engineering.
Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure.
It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors.
Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure.
Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.
Culture + Values
Service
Value
Excellence
Opportunity
Improving lives around the world by Leading with Science®
Our workforce is diverse and includes leading experts in our fields
Encouraging our associates to explore new technologies, ideas, and business trends
Environment + Sustainability
$1B Credit Facility
Sustainability-linked financial initiative
A $1 billion credit facility tied to greenhouse gas reduction and improving lives metrics.
78% Emissions Reduction
Greenhouse gas reduction from operations
Achieved a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations, aligning with carbon negative targets.
100% Solar Energy
Net zero energy target achieved
Achieved net zero energy target via a LEED Platinum certified project with 100% solar energy and energy use intensity ≤ 30 kBtu/sf/year.
36% Emissions Reduction
GHG reduction per employee
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 36% for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2021 baseline.
Carbon negative target with UN Global Compact and SBTi alignment.
Independent verification of science-based targets in line with 1.5 °C Paris goal.
Reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
60% of vendor spend to commit to SBTi by 2027.
24% of business holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
Net zero energy target achieved via LEED Platinum California DGS Natural Resources Headquarters project.
Sustainability-linked $1 billion credit facility tied to GHG reduction and improving lives metrics.
Inclusion & Diversity
20,400 people
STEM program engagement
The company's STEM program has engaged over 20,400 individuals, focusing on promoting participation and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
TRIR 0.37 and LWDIR 0.12
Safety performance metrics
The company achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.37 and a Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWDIR) of 0.12 in 2024, representing a 54% and 60% improvement over industry averages, respectively.
Strive for achievement: committed to high performance and delivering on promises
Be open and transparent: foster a culture where people can share openly and say what they mean
Listen to and respect people: value people, listen deeply, and ensure all voices are heard and respected
Pursue curiosity and have a passion for learning: constantly aim to learn and grow through research, feedback, and reflection
Embrace diversity and collaboration: work as one team that embraces diversity and actively invites different perspectives
Indigenous engagement commitments: respect land tenure and property rights; maximize meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Peoples; engage Indigenous suppliers; provide training and youth/elder opportunities
Women’s representation: supports the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report; targeting structural change for First Nations women and girls