Environmental Scientist

About the role

Tetra Tech is looking for full-time, Environmental Scientists to work out of our Albuquerque, NM office.

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).
• 0 - 3 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus.
• Prior experience in the environmental industry
• Experience supporting remedial investigation, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources
• Practical field experience performing multi-media sampling, including groundwater, soil, and soil gas
• 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
• Pass a motor vehicle record background check and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required

Additional Information

• Work schedule: Monday - Friday
• Some field work requires working evenings and weekends and includes overnight stays when traveling.
• Work locations: Office work performed in our Albuquerque, NM office. Hybrid is available
• Travel requirements: 35%

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Time off with pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.