Environmental Scientist - Middleburg Heights, OH

About the role

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Scientist for our Middleburg Heights, OH location. The position involves supporting a variety of complex environmental projects, including emergency response with on-call support and significant travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-media environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air) in accordance with approved work plans, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency response activities, including maintaining on-call readiness, mobilizing to sites, and assisting with time-sensitive field operations and site stabilization efforts.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field monitoring equipment (e.g. PID/FID, air monitoring instruments, water quality meters) and ensure proper documentation of calibration and use.
• Collect, document, and manage field data, including completion of field logs, chain-of-custody forms, and electronic data systems in accordance with QA/QC requirements.
• Aid in the preparation of technical reports, including data interpretation, figures, tables, and summaries for regulatory and client deliverables.
• Perform field audits, inspections, and site assessments to support environmental investigations, remediation activities, and compliance monitoring.
• Support hazardous waste site activities, including waste characterization, handling coordination, and compliance with applicable health and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with project managers, field teams, laboratories, subcontractors, and clients to support project execution, schedules, and deliverables.
• Maintain inventory and readiness of field supplies, PPE, and equipment, including preparation for mobilization and restocking following field events.
• Operate and maintain project vehicles and ensure readiness for deployment to field sites.
• Adhere to all company health and safety requirements and participate in safety briefings, trainings, and incident reporting.
• Travel to project sites and client locations, including extended travel and field deployments, as required by project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, or related physical science
• 0-3 years of environmental consulting or related experience
• Customer focused and work well in a team environment
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Able to be on-call as needed and travel up to 75% of the time
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, emergency response, and remediation management
• Experience with vapor intrusion assessments, PFAS sampling, hazardous waste site investigation and field sampling, feasibility studies, remedial design, site remediation, air quality, ecological restoration, and water resources
• Previous experience working on EPA projects
• Data literacy, including comfortability working in cloud-based environments such as SharePoint Online
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher certification

Physical Requirements

• Candidates must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
• Meet physical demands of hazardous waste site work.
• Participate in required health and safety training (i.e. OSHA HAZWOPER) and complete medical monitoring program.

Benefits

• 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

$53,000 - $60,000 depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing consulting and engineering services globally. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.