Environmental Engineer

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Engineer based in Helena, MT.

Position Summary
This position provides both field and office engineering support for environmental assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects in Montana and other locations. Working under the direction of senior engineers and project managers, the candidate will assist with site characterization, remedial design, construction oversight, and regulatory coordination for contaminated sites — including petroleum/organic compounds, metals, asbestos, and other solid or hazardous wastes — and supports business development activities as needed. The position requires safe field practices, technical competence in data collection and analysis, clear written documentation, and effective communication with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Functions
This position offers a great career growth opportunity for an individual who wants to make a positive impact on the environment and local communities, while further building their career and practice in a diverse team capable of addressing contaminated sites from preliminary assessment to closure.  The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: 

• Assist with planning and execution of site characterization and investigation activities (drilling, soil/groundwater sampling, trenching, asbestos surveys, monitoring well installation, and geophysical surveys).
• Collect, log, and QA/QC field data and samples; maintain chain-of-custody, field notes, and health & safety documentation.
• Support laboratory testing coordination and review laboratory data for consistency, data quality, and preliminary interpretation.
• Assist in development of remedial investigation reports, feasibility studies, remedial designs, and reclamation plans under senior staff guidance.
• Perform basic engineering analyses and calculations to support contaminant mass balance, simple fate-and-transport screening, contaminant delineation, and daylighting of conceptual site models.
• Prepare technical deliverables including field reports, boring and sampling logs, figures, tables, data summaries, and portions of regulatory submittals.
• Provide construction oversight and documentation during remedial and reclamation activities (daily observation, subcontractor coordination, inspection reports, and conformance checks).
• Support preparation of cost estimates, scopes of work, and proposals for remediation and environmental services; participate in client meetings and site visits to develop business opportunities.
• Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance tasks; prepare or contribute to permit applications, notifications, and regulatory correspondence.
• Follow and promote strict health, safety, and environmental procedures on site (including OSHA and project-specific H&S plans); participate in safety briefings and maintain personal protective equipment.
• Maintain project schedules, track field and lab deliverables, and provide timely updates to project managers.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to project teams, clients, and regulators; escalate technical or safety issues to senior staff.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil engineering with environmental emphasis, geological engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.

• 0-5 years relevant experience.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

• Good communication skills and a desire to interact with clients, project team members, and contractors, both in the field and in the office.

• Ability to complete projects by required deadlines.

   

• Effective teamwork skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

• 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. 

   

• Willingness to travel to remote and/or international sites and work in variable field conditions.

• 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. 

 Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with environmental field procedures (sampling, monitoring well installation, asbestos surveying), chain-of-custody, and laboratory QA/QC. 

• Experience with mine reclamation, large earth work projects, multi-disciplinary teams, on-site construction oversight, environmental sampling, reporting, computer aided drafting (especially AutoDesk Land Desktop and Civil Design), computer modeling, and cost estimating.

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training certification with current 8-hour refresher.

• Professional engineering license in environmental engineering.

 Physical Requirements

• Walk around project sites in all types of terrains, including steep slopes and other difficult terrain.

• Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.

   

Work Environment

• Field work may be conducted on difficult terrain and sometimes under harsh weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. 

   

• Air travel to field project sites outside Montana may be required.

   

Additional Information

• This full-time position requires roughly 50% travel.  

• 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. 

  
   

   

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.  

Benefits
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 $54,000 - $79,000, 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.