Environmental Scientist - Junior to Mid-Level

About the role

The selected candidate will provide support on various environmental projects for both government and private sector clients. This position will primarily support nationwide commercial, Brownfields, due diligence, EPA and state level projects. In this position you will be part of multiple project teams, in most cases as project support staff with the opportunity to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports (including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and hazardous materials surveys), Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), Analyses of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA's), and Remedial Action Plans (RAPs).
• Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and indoor air samples.
• Interpret sample data and prepare data summary reports.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Support environmental studies including asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, and mold and radon assessments.
• Communicate and interact with project clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors during site assessment, excavation, and other remedial activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience with environmental studies, analyzing for hazardous materials in the environment (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), environmental consulting or related activities.
• Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training. If the successful candidate does not already possess this training, Tetra Tech will provide training prior to initiating regular work duties in the field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly motivated and customer focused.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with environmental sampling work, including permitting and reporting.
• Asbestos Inspector and Lead Inspector licenses.
• Extensive report writing experience and some project management experience.
• Previous technical review experience and experience in environmental compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Lift sample coolers and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Wear a full-face respirator.
• Complete an annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing.

Additional Information

• This full-time position requires roughly 25-35% travel.
• This in-office position is primarily desk work in our Kansas City office.
• This position requires driving on a regular basis.
• Prior to initiating regular work duties in the field, the successful candidate will need to pass a criminal background check, a motor vehicle record background check, and maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record.