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Tetra Tech, Inc. is a United States–based company operating in the industrial sector within the engineering, environmental consulting, water management and infrastructure-solutions industry.
The company specializes in advanced technical services, including civil engineering, water treatment, environmental remediation, climate and sustainability consulting, renewable-energy development, hydrological modeling and large-scale infrastructure planning.
Founded in 1966 in California, Tetra Tech emerged during a period of heightened environmental awareness and rapid infrastructure expansion. Its creation was driven by the need for innovative scientific and engineering solutions to water-quality and pollution-control challenges.
Tetra Tech’s portfolio includes environmental assessments, permitting and regulatory consulting, drinking-water and wastewater solutions, remediation and geotechnical engineering, energy and climate advisory services, digital modeling, ecological surveys, infrastructure planning and support for construction projects.
The company also works extensively on international development initiatives funded by multilateral agencies, providing expertise in water security, climate resilience, disaster response and sustainable development.
The company operates globally, with a strong presence in the United States and broad activities throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.
Its operational framework includes multidisciplinary engineering teams, hydrologists, environmental scientists, climate specialists, data analysts, field teams, research units and dedicated divisions for government and private-sector contracts.
Market forces influencing Tetra Tech include climate-change impacts, environmental regulations, increased investment in renewable energy, demand for resilient infrastructure, water scarcity, urbanization trends,
ESG-driven corporate strategies and the need for advanced data integration in engineering services. The company also adapts to evolving requirements in federal and state environmental policies.
Tetra Tech, Inc.’s shares trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker TTEK.
History and when Tetra Tech, Inc. was founded
Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 with a core mission to apply scientific and engineering expertise to water-related environmental problems. Early projects focused on water treatment, pollution control and hydrographic research at a time when environmental standards in the United States were becoming increasingly stringent.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the company expanded its technical capabilities, offering broader environmental-engineering and civil-engineering services. The introduction of landmark U.S. environmental regulations drove demand for specialized consulting firms, positioning Tetra Tech as a leader in the field.
During the 1990s and 2000s, Tetra Tech accelerated its expansion through acquisitions of engineering, geotechnical and environmental-consulting firms, enabling entry into new markets such as remediation, energy, defense contracting and infrastructure planning.
The company also broadened its international presence, supporting development programs across multiple continents.
From the 2010s onward, Tetra Tech invested heavily in advanced modeling technologies, climate analytics, renewable-energy consulting, and digital engineering platforms.
The company’s expertise grew to encompass climate adaptation, sustainable urban development, environmental permitting and large-scale water-resource projects.
Between 2020 and 2024, Tetra Tech operated in a context of rising climate risks, increasing infrastructure investment and strong demand for technical solutions related to ESG performance and environmental compliance.
The company expanded its climate-related service lines, strengthened its global project portfolio and implemented new technologies to improve operational efficiency and modeling accuracy. Strategic acquisitions further diversified capabilities in digital consulting and environmental science.
By 2024, Tetra Tech had established itself as one of the foremost global engineering and environmental-consulting firms, known for its technical depth, multidisciplinary expertise and leadership in solutions addressing water, climate and infrastructure challenges.
Additional Information
The Company Tetra Tech Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 9.03 Billions, having an equity of $ 1.78 Billion.
With a total of 20.000 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Services and categorized in industry of Commercial Services.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 5.44 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 247.73 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 36.43, a P/BV ratio of 5.07 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of TTEK was at 0.73%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker TTEK.
