Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer at Tetra Tech, Inc.

Posted in General Business 13 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Denver, Colorado





Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

We are seeking a full-time, Environmental Scientist / Engineer for our Denver, CO operations.

The selected candidate will provide support on a variety of environmental projects, including emergency response with travel and on-call support. You will join a growing and energetic team supporting environmental projects in the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S.

Support field work for Federal and Private clients and provide technical support to a long-term U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contract in the areas of site investigation, Brownfields redevelopment, removal assessment, data management, and emergency response. Work includes a broad range of site types from abandoned properties to mine sites, to industrial/commercial facilities, to spills - with work locations across Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Provide technical support in the areas of emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action. This position may also lend itself into project management. Members of the emergency response team are responsible for maintaining on-call readiness to handle emergency responses and provide remedial and restoration guidance/solutions to clients. Members of the team are also responsible for the planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety.

Work will include multi-media sampling, field audits and inspections, organizing and reviewing data, preparing reports, file reviews, collection of air monitoring data, training and exercise support, contractor oversight, and related services. Responsibilities may also include training presentations, preparation of statement of qualifications and proposals, and other consulting activities. Work for other government and private sector clients in these areas is also possible.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years' experience in environmental consulting, HazMat response, or related field is preferred. You will have / be:

• United States citizenship is required.
• Strong emergency response and remediation management skills and the ability to respond quickly within a mandatory response time may be required.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations preferred.
• Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, water resources desirable.
• Previous experience working on EPA projects a plus.
• Expertise in training curriculum development and implementation is desired.
• Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, GIS data analysis and geostatistics, coding (VBA, Python, etc.), and data management skills a plus.
• Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload.
• Excellent communication, client interaction, and organizational skills is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.

In addition:
• This position requires a background check.

Degree / Certifications
• B.S. in environmental science or related degree required.
• 40-hour OSHA, ICS or related training, or demonstrated first responder (environmental emergency response) experience preferred.
• Asbestos or lead based paint certification preferred.

Work Environment

You must be able to:

• Drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Lifting heavy field sampling and other equipment up to 35 pounds is required.
• Meet physical demands of hazardous waste site work.
• Travel is required and varies based on project requirements; may include weekend travel and work.
• Able to work outdoors, in all weather conditions, both hot and cold.
• Be on-call as needed.

The Salary Range for this position is $55,000 - $64,000 depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

The deadline to apply to this position is Friday, May 10, 2024.

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 employees27,000 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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