AI Lead (Hybrid)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an innovative and strategic AI Lead to drive the adoption and advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across our Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) business. This leadership role will be responsible for developing and executing an enterprise AI strategy that enhances client delivery, improves operational efficiency, supports business development, and fosters innovation across environmental consulting, engineering, permitting, infrastructure, and corporate operations.

The AI Lead will collaborate with technical leaders, operations managers, marketing teams, and business stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities, oversee solution development, establish governance standards, and promote responsible AI adoption throughout the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of consulting by integrating AI technologies into the services we provide to clients while enhancing the way we work.

Location: Flexible within the Continental United States (Hybrid)

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.

As Tetra Tech continues to advance digital innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) business by leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance client solutions, improve project delivery, and drive operational excellence across the organization.

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:

AI Strategy & Innovation

• Develop and implement CES's enterprise AI strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI technologies across environmental consulting, engineering, permitting, field services, project management, business development, and corporate operations.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend solutions that improve productivity, quality, and client outcomes.
• Establish AI governance, security, risk management, and responsible-use standards aligned with company policies.

AI Solutions & Implementation

• Lead the development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of AI-enabled business solutions.
• Oversee AI pilots and enterprise deployments utilizing Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, automation, and intelligent workflows.
• Partner with business and technical teams to streamline proposal development, technical reporting, environmental compliance documentation, project delivery, and knowledge management.
• Support AI integration with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, OpenAI technologies, Power Platform, and other approved enterprise solutions.

Business Partnership & Change Management

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify high-value AI use cases that improve consulting services and internal operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement AI initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
• Develop training materials, best practices, and adoption strategies to promote AI literacy throughout CES.
• Build and mentor an internal AI Community of Practice that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish performance metrics to measure AI adoption, operational efficiency, return on investment, and client impact.
• Monitor emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and industry trends to ensure CES remains at the forefront of AI innovation.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline.

• 7+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, or related technical leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology or AI initiatives.

• Strong understanding of:

• Large Language Models (LLMs)

• Generative AI

• Prompt Engineering

• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

• AI Governance

• Experience with Microsoft Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, OpenAI technologies, or comparable enterprise AI platforms.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex technology initiatives.

• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within environmental consulting, engineering consulting, infrastructure, utilities, energy, or related industries.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms, environmental datasets, permitting workflows, sustainability reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
• Experience implementing AI solutions for proposal automation, technical reporting, document management, knowledge management, or project delivery.
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices, model governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and leading enterprise innovation initiatives.

Success Measures:

Within the first year, the AI Lead will:

• Develop and implement an enterprise AI strategy for CES.
• Successfully deploy multiple high-value AI use cases across business operations and client services.
• Improve employee productivity through AI-enabled workflows and automation.
• Establish AI governance, security, and responsible-use standards.
• Demonstrate measurable operational efficiencies and return on AI investments.
• Foster an organizational culture that embraces AI innovation and continuous learning.

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: $175,000-$195,000 annually

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.

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.

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Additional Information

• Organization: 194 CES