Environmental Scientist
Position Summary
The selected candidate will provide technical support in the areas of environmental site assessment, brownfields, site investigation, and remediation activities. Team members are also responsible for the planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety. The work involves environmental consulting and site investigation services.
Essential Job Functions
- Multimedia sampling
- Field audits and inspections
- Organize and review data
- Write and perform technical reviews of reports
- Plan field investigations
- Subcontractor oversight
- Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Brownfield assessments
- Site inspections and/or site investigations on sites with potentially hazardous substances
- Travel to lead and support environmental projects
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology, hydrology, toxicology, health physics)
- 2+ years of experience
- Must have prior experience in the environmental industry with demonstrated experience with practical field experience performing multi-media sampling, including groundwater, soil, and soil gas
Preferred Qualifications
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus
- Experience supporting remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources
- Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data
- Strong technical and non-technical writing
- Information and data analysis
- Work on multiple projects teams simultaneously
- Proficiency with MS Office applications is required
Physical Requirements
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Walk on uneven terrain
- Pack heavy equipment and perform excavations using hand tools
- Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
- Don personal protective gear as needed
- Drive on a regular basis
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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.
Life at Tetra Tech
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
- 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
Salary Range
The Salary Range for this position is $70,304 - $80,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
Health and Safety
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 any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.