Environmental Remediation Specialist (Remote/Hybrid)

About the role

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Remediation Specialist to support complex environmental site investigation and remediation projects. This role offers opportunities for professional growth while working on innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundwater monitoring, free-product recovery, and soil investigations.
• Oversee groundwater, soil vapor, and monitoring well installations and abandonments.
• Support the evaluation, design, implementation, operation, and optimization of a variety of environmental remediation technologies.
• Manage, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot remediation systems.
• Evaluate environmental data and prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project documentation.
• Support remedial investigations, feasibility evaluations, and corrective action planning.
• Manage environmental remediation projects from planning through completion.
• Develop project scopes, work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coverage of permitting activities and regulatory compliance associated with site investigations and remediation projects.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and client deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and technical support.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 3–8 years of directly related environmental remediation experience.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, designing, and implementing environmental remediation technologies.
• Experience with groundwater monitoring, soil investigations, remediation systems, and environmental data evaluation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and supporting field operations.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with current refresher training.
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work, including occasional extended hours under varying environmental conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Environmental Engineering with a remediation focus preferred.
• Experience with petroleum hydrocarbon remediation projects.
• Familiarity with Colorado site investigation and remediation regulations.
• Experience working with the Colorado Division of Water Resources and the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Safeland USA training.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Experience supporting environmental consulting projects for industrial, energy, or commercial clients.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform field work under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and work at active project sites.
• Ability to lift and carry field equipment as required.
• Ability to travel to project sites and occasionally work extended field schedules.

Benefits

At Tetra Tech, you can expect:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• A 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.

Pay

Pay commensurate with experience. Pay Range: $75,000-$100,000 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.