Description
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Denver, CO office.
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.
Your Role
The selected candidate will support environmental projects in the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. You will:
• Support and lead field work for Federal and Private clients.
• 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, orphaned wells, to spills - with work locations across Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
• Project Management overseeing and conducting multi-media sampling, field audits and inspections, use of a range of field monitoring equipment, organizing and reviewing data, preparing reports and maps, file reviews, collection of air monitoring data, training and exercise support, contractor oversight, task and project management, and related services.
• Perform tasks across multiple disciplines to bring about successful project completion
• Demonstrate full knowledge of each project's status and goals
• Emergency response work includes mobilizing to spill or response sites to work with EPA and other parties to support air monitoring, sampling, communications support, and data management.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in all facets of environmental management.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 - 10 years relevant experience in environmental consulting. You will preferably have experience with some or all of the following:
• Hydrogeological investigations
• Hazardous materials surveys (including asbestos, lead-based paint)
• Analytical data using spreadsheets and databases
• Conceptual remedial action plans and remedial cost estimates
• Phase I ESAs to ASTM or higher standards
• Phase II ESAs
You should also have / be:
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, analyze, and present technical material.
• Excellent writing skills that include the ability to read and assimilate technical and scientific information.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task.
• Highly motivated, customer focused
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work without supervision and under direct on-site supervision.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload
• Able to travel and be on-call as needed.
• Excellent communication, client interaction, and organizational skills.
• Strong educational and work foundation
• Mastery with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) is strongly desired.
In addition, the following is required.
• This position requires you 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.
• Criminal background check
Degree / Certifications
• B.S./B.A. in Geology, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Geography or other related field.
• 40-hour OSHA HAWOPER training preferred.
• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training preferred.
Work Environment
This position requires potential travel to support environmental emergency response situations throughout the Mountain Region, on short notice, where the applicant will be a part of field teams and provide technical support to EPA personnel at a range of site investigation and response sites. You must be able to:
• Lift and carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Wear and work in an air purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Work periodic long days, including 12+ hours, especially when in the field.
• The position requires periodic on-call support (up to one week per month). The ability to respond quickly, within a mandatory response time, is required.
• 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.
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.
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.
The Salary Range for this position is $70,000 - $80,500, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
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, March 28, 2025.
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.
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
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