Environmental Scientist

6 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States Tetra Tech Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Entry to Mid-Level Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our team at Tetra Tech. As a key member of our environmental business, you will play a crucial role in supporting the management of medium-to-large, complex tasks to ensure internal and external expectations are met for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support project managers in planning and executing environmental investigation and remediation tasks.
  • Prepare and review technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, safety plans, and project specifications, including cost estimates and budgets.
  • Assist in the preparation of charts, boring logs, and cross-sections depicting subsurface conditions.
  • Conduct field work, including directing the installation of soil borings and groundwater monitoring wells, groundwater/soil sampling, site inspections, and subcontractor oversight.
  • Prepare subcontracts (Federal and/or civilian) and coordinate all aspects of subcontractor tasks, including schedule, logistics, health, and safety.
  • Communicate effectively with regulators and other stakeholders to further project delivery and success.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a multi-disciplined environmental science or geologic science.
  • Two to six years' experience in the environmental industry or related environmental consulting experience.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel required. ArcGIS experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
  • Previous experience with site investigations, remediation, sampling, and knowledge of TCEQ and RRC cleanup programs.
  • Highly motivated, customer-focused, and able to work well in a team environment.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience with remediation of heavy industry and RCRA related sites.
  • Compliance and hazardous waste management experience.
  • SPCC and SWPPP compliance experience.
  • Knowledge of laboratory analytical testing and data validation/interpretation.
About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a global company that prioritizes health and safety in all aspects of our work. Our employees work together to comply with all applicable health and safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19.

We offer a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, accidental death and dismemberment, long and short-term disability, health and dependent care flexible spending, group term life, optional group term life insurance, business travel accident insurance, health savings account, 401K, employee stock purchase plan, time off with pay, employee assistance program, adoption assistance, and leaves of absence.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and equity and prioritize equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by law.

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