Environmental Scientist or Engineer - Junior to Mid level

This exciting new position provides junior to mid-level technical field support for environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects and proposals primarily in the areas related to remediation, fieldwork, and data interpretation/presentation.  Experience as a field operations lead and with new site characterization techniques is preferred.   Capable of evaluating data to reach sound technical conclusions and present/document findings in project reports using text, figures, tables, and graphs.  Develop and assume responsibility for the execution of basic to moderately complex tasks/projects.  This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role :

•    Work as a member of teams conducting hands-on multi-media environmental sampling, including surface and subsurface soil, overburden and bedrock groundwater, sediment, surface water, ambient air, indoor air, etc.
•    Monitor remediation work to ensure compliance with contract specifications, regulations, and industry standards.
•    Record and compile data into coherent products for customer use, interpret and explain findings to project teams.
•    Interpret data patterns and trends, compare to regulatory standards and assist in the development of recommendations for actions based on regulatory constraints. 
•    Prepare and assist preparation of written documents, sampling and analysis plans, data summary reports, and technical evaluations.
•    Complete other duties as they may be assigned to support investigation and remediation projects.
 

Qualifications :

A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a natural science (e.g., Biology, Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Science) is required. Advanced degree is a plus.

•    A driver’s license current and valid for a state in the United States is required.
•    A minimum of one year of work experience in the scientific, engineering, environmental consulting, contracting, or related industry is required.   Preference to applicants with two to four years of related experience. 
•    Fundamental understanding of sampling environmental media, which may include groundwater, soil, sediment, air, or biological tissue is required.
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and develop both written technical documents and tabular presentation of data is required.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook is required.
•    Experience or coursework with database software such as Access, SQL Server or others is a plus.
•    Existing certifications for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (e) is preferred.