Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Summary:

Tetra Tech is currently seeking an entry-level environmental professional to work on various projects managed out of our Pasadena, Irvine, and San Bernardino offices. The position will provide field support for our environmental characterization and remediation consulting services for our clients and projects throughout Southern California. The projects include small and large remedial investigations primarily focused on the characterization of soil and groundwater impacts resulting from past operations and waste disposal practices. In addition to implementing the fieldwork for Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments and remediation, the position will also involve data entry, interpretation, and technical report writing for various groundwater monitoring programs for private, local government, and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. The selected candidate will perform a range of tasks, requiring utilization of scientific or geologic analytical techniques and task level budget and schedule management.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility will be supporting field investigations including but not limited to soil sampling, groundwater sampling, borehole drilling, and well installations.
• Fieldwork will include on-site training and oversight by staff working either on a team or independently depending on the complexity of the task.
• Preparation of Phase I ESA reports, work plans, sampling and analysis plans, remedial investigation reports, groundwater monitoring plans, and groundwater monitoring reports. Assisting in the preparation of all plans and reports will be under the direction and guidance of a Staff-Level or Senior Geologist/Engineer/Scientist.
• Performs a range of tasks, requiring utilization of critical-thinking skills, scientific, geologic, and engineering analytical techniques.
• Manage and oversee subcontractors as needed.
• Local travel and field work required. Must be able to pass a physical exam by a physician to qualify to wear an air purifying respirator in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134 and comply with respiratory protection programs and to pass a physical exam by a physician to perform hazardous waste site operations in compliance with medical monitoring sections of 29 CFR 1910.120.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geology.
• CFR 1910.120 OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Health and Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (40-hour course). Course fees can be paid for by Tetra Tech.
• Sound writing and communication skills required. The candidate must be computer literate and be proficient in MS Word and Excel. MS Project, GIS, and other environmental software experience is a plus.
• Experience with geologic, engineering, scientific, or general environmental projects and data interpretation.
• The selected candidate must be able to resolve conflicts with co-workers, subcontractors, and inspectors and provide solutions in a professional manner.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits .

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com . To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers .

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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

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