Geologist Mid Level
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is looking for an experienced Geoscientist to provide mid-level technical support on environmental characterization and remediation projects throughout New England. The successful individual will support Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tt) project managers by scoping, planning and executing complex environmental investigation and remediation programs under CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA and other regulatory programs for Federal, State, and private client groups.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Take a leadership role to plan and implement sampling programs with appropriate direct measurement and remote sensing techniques for multi-media environmental evaluation, including surface and subsurface soil, overburden and bedrock groundwater, sediment, surface water, ambient air, indoor air, and soil vapor.
- Conduct hydraulic conductivity testing on environmental test wells, assimilate data, and conduct basic groundwater modeling to predict groundwater flow paths and velocities.
- Develop sampling and analysis plans under various regulatory structures;
- Coincide and manage field staff and subcontractors during data gathering and other site operations ensuring data is accurate and suitable for the planned use;
- Assimilate field data into creative and coherent products for presentation and publication;
- Prepare technical environmental reports;
- Provide data interpretation and mapping of analytical results, evaluating and establishing patterns and trends exhibited by such data for determination of impacts to human health and the environment.
- Work to develop business through building and maintaining excellent working relationships with client contacts and other project professionals, and by seeking new project opportunities that are in line with Tetra Tech’s goals.
Essential Duties:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Geology, Earth Science, or Geochemistry.
- A minimum of seven years of professional experience in scientific, regulatory, environmental consulting, contracting or related industry. A master’s degree from an accredited university can substitute one year of professional experience.
- A minimum of three years of experience working with investigation or remediation of hazardous materials release sites under CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, or other environmental response programs.
- Experience with drilling and installation of both overburden and bedrock groundwater monitoring wells.
- Experience with multimedia sampling, including groundwater, soil, and sediment, air, and/or soil gas.
- A fundamental understanding of location data, GIS and land survey techniques.
- The ability to read, interpret, and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
- The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks.
- A driver’s license current and valid for a state in the United States.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- The employee may need to work in wet, hot, cold, and/or humid conditions.
- Periodic overnight travel within the northeast United States for periods of up to 10 days is required. Occasional travel for longer periods and other US locations is also possible.
- The employee can expect an approximate 30% / 70% split between field and remote/office time throughout the year, with some periods including more travel than others.
Language & Communication Skills:
Candidates must be fluent in the English language and possess excellent verbal/written communication skills. Candidates must be able to professionally interact with clients, subcontractors, professionals, and the general public. A mastery of the English language for both interpretation of written and oral instructions from numerous sources and for explanation of findings is expected and required.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides 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.