Scientist/Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you an Engineer, Geologist, or Environmental Scientist and ready to take another step in your career? If so, consider joining Tetra Tech. We are looking for a Junior or Mid-Level Engineer, Geologist, or Environmental Scientist with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the field of environmental compliance, investigation, and corrective action serving both industrial and government clients. Field experience should include performing various types of sampling including various environmental medial sampling (e.g., soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air); monitoring well sampling and gauging; surface water gauging, storm water collection analysis and observations; subcontractor supervision and direction; RCRA, CWA, EPCRA experience is a plus. Position has the potential to lead to deputy project manager opportunities.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, analyze, and develop reports in support of environmental programs for federal, state, and local clients.
- Support United States Air Force Environmental Programs such as RCRA, EPCRA, TRI, NPDES, MS4, POL/Tanks and SPCCC/FRP;
- Permit development, interpretation, and implementation for environmental programs.
- Technical writing, data analysis, project coordination, oversight of field teams, organization of field teams and scheduling.
- Hands-on equipment operation and maintenance.
- Data review, option evaluation, and recommendation of best results.
- Client interaction and presentation of options and results.
- Production of deliverables.
- 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:
- 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training current 8-hour refresher training is preferred. Other OSHA training is desirable.
- Have the educational background to be able to obtain a professional license/registration such as an EIT, GIT, PE, PG or PMP. Currently possessing a professional license/registration would be a plus.
- Be able to pass background screening requirements including criminal history, motor vehicle check, drug testing, etc. is required.
- Have successful past performance directing and supervising subcontractors.
- Have strong technical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Candidate must have a valid driver's license.
- Candidate must be able to acquire access to federal facilities via obtaining a Common Access Card within 6 months of hire and maintain the access card/access to federal facility.
Education & Experience:
- To be considered for this position, a bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a civil or environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental science, or related technical discipline is required. An advanced degree is a plus.
- The successful candidate should have 3 to 6 years of relevant experience with prior environmental compliance experience, experience with geologic, engineering, and scientific data interpretation on environmental projects including investigation, reporting, and permitting.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 10-20%.
- This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Background Check:
If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
Physical Demands:
- Moving earth via shovels or hand augers or removing vegetation via a machete or other device may be required.
- Hauling and emptying 5-gallon buckets of purge/development water may be required.
- Typical field activities also include the lifting of pumps, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items commonly weighing 1 to 60+ pounds.
Work Environment:
- Approximately 30 percent of work will be field work with the remaining work being performed in an office scenario.
- This is a hybrid position, so home office/remote work is authorized.
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.
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.