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:Tetra Tech, Inc., an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking a motivated, intelligent, and experienced professional for a Junior or Mid-level Environmental Scientist/Engineer position in the San Antonio, Texas office.
Responsibilities include:
• 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:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential qualifications necessary to support Tetra Tech in this position mean that you should:
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training current 8-hour refresher training is perferred. 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.
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he 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: 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. 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. 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: 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. Employee will be required to work in various weather conditions-hot, cold, rainy, etc. 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.
• 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.
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: Instructions: 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.
Life at Tetra Tech:The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• 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.
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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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