Scientist/Engineer

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 environmental media sampling (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; and RCRA, CWA, EPCRA experience is a plus. Position has the potential to lead to deputy project manager opportunities. 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. Additional duties as required. Technical report writing, data analysis and field work are regular requirements associated with this position. Periodically there are requirements to present project findings to a client and relevant stakeholders. 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. 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 %. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some heavy lifting may be required, and the ability to move about and/or remain stationary for extended periods is essential. The physical demands of field activities can include: Sampling work such as lifting, maneuvering, positioning, and operating sampling/testing equipment (pumps, hoses, power cables, hand augers, sampling tools, etc.). Moving earth via shovels or hand augers or removing vegetation via a machete or other device may be required. Traversing uneven and undeveloped ground is 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 Employee will be required to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc. Approximately 30 % 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. Language & Communication Skills Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents and procedures, and government regulations and guidance documents will be required in this position. The ability to effectively present information to customers, regulators, and coworkers, both orally and in written form, is also required. Other Skills Having basic computer use skills required, advanced skills desirable. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook is required. GIS familiarity a plus. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tetra Tech