Senior Environmental Scientist

22 hours ago


Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Tetra Tech Full time
Job Title: Senior Environmental Scientist

Tetra Tech's Hampton Roads office is seeking a Senior Environmental 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.

About the Role:
  • This Scientist position provides 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.
About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

  • LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
  • Twitter: @TetraTechJobs
  • Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized 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 the law.

We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.



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