Environmental Engineer / Scientist Junior

Qualifications:

The candidate must meet the following Education and Experience qualifications:

·         Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

·         2+ years of Air Quality/Environmental experience, Texas experience preferred

·         Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

·         Knowledge of the United States Air Force or other DoD organizations preferred.

·         Knowledge of Texas Air Quality rules and regulations.

·         Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to air quality issues in the state of Texas

·         Ability to interact and communicate directly with the client, provide written reports, and receive and incorporate comments.

Skills Required:

·         Must be able to obtain and maintain Visible Emissions Evaluation (VEE) Method 9 Certification.

·         Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight line driver’s license.

·         Excellent communications, technical report writing, fact and research finding.

·         Mathematical skills to calculate air emissions.

·         Sampling, field work, using measuring instruments, data analyses and reporting.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Background Check (if applicable): If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform field investigation and construction oversight that could potentially require the following: Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples; moving earth via shovels or hand augers; lifting of pumps, other remediation equipment, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items weighing between 1 and 50 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical and chemical hazards.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The work tasks required for this position will be accomplished in an office environment and in the field including shop surveys.  At times, the employee may be required to travel for training or field work to complete site investigations and data gathering.  The employee may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions as needed to maintain project schedules. 

Language & Communication Skills: The employee must be fluent in English and able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.  The employee will be responsible for providing written products to include presentations, reports, and database inputs.

Other Skills: Instructions: Prefer a candidate with experience with the Air Force Air Program Information Management System (APIMS) database, but not necessary. Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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.  

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. 

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

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