Soil Scientist jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Tetra Tech’s Hampton Roads office located in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Mid/Sr-level scientist with at least  3 years’ experience in environmental and remediation-related projects. This position supports the execution of projects targeting Department of Defense clients. If you possess a proven track record of executing projects, interacting well with coworkers, and collaborating to solve complex problems, this could be your next career move! This position require 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.

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Your Role:

•    This Scientist position provides Mid-Sr-level environmental technical field support for environmental investigation and remediation projects, primarily in the areas related to remediation, fieldwork, and data interpretation/presentation.
•    Evaluate environmental data to reach sound technical conclusions and present/document findings in project reports using text, figures, graphs, etc.
•    Develop and assume responsibility for the execution of basic to moderately complex tasks/projects.
•    Plan and oversee/perform environmental investigations and remediation projects.
•    Provide field leadership role and field oversight.
•    Lead field testing, multimedia sampling, and other investigation fieldwork.
•    Maintain strong skills/capabilities regarding technical areas, especially in the areas of general hydrogeology and groundwater characterization/remediation.
•    Provide guidance to and mentor junior staff in technical areas (including but not limited to the fields of general geology, hydrogeology, and groundwater characterization/remediation) to build overall technical capabilities of Tetra Tech staff.
•    Technical report writing and data evaluation tasks.
•    Assume task management role based on capabilities and experience.
•    Assume supporting technical role for projects and/or programs.
•    Assume supporting roles in proposals and project management task.
•    Monitor Health and Safety aspects of projects and recommend changes, as necessary.
•    Monitor Quality Assurance procedures and recommend necessary changes.

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Environmental Science is required. Advanced degree is a plus.
•    Minimum 5 years’ experience with increasing responsibility in the environmental restoration consulting market required.
•    Knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations and guidance is preferred.
•    CERCLA experience is plus. 
•    Experience with governmental projects is beneficial but not mandatory.
•    Experience working on and possibly leading the preparation of technical deliverables is required.

•    Professional license (e.g., PG) is preferred.
•    40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training are required. 
•    8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER supervisor is plus. 
•    10-Hour Construction Training is plus. 
•    Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills are required.
•    Proficiency in delivering technical and business presentations is preferred.
•    Successful past performance directing, and supervising subcontractors is required. 
•    Candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in excellent standing within the company standards.