Environmental Scientist - Junior to Mid-Level

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Junior to Mid-Level Environmental Scientist based in Kansas City, MO. 

Position Summary
The selected candidate will provide support on various environmental projects throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. This position will primarily support soil and groundwater investigations and removal activities at Superfund sites located throughout EPA Region 7 (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska).  However, work on other sites throughout the US may also be required.  Overnight travel to support projects outside the Kansas City area will be required.   

In this position you will be part of multiple project teams, in some cases as a project manager and in other cases as project support staff.  You will have opportunities to obtain licenses and certifications to conduct asbestos and lead related work if desired and do not currently have.  You will gain valuable data collection experience in the field, while managing project budgets and preparing detailed analysis of field data and project reports.  Tetra Tech provides mentoring and training opportunities to help junior staff hone their areas of expertise and diversify their interests.  

Essential Job Functions
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Prepare reports including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), and other various environmental sampling reports
• Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and indoor air samples.
• Interpret sample data and prepare data summary reports.
• Potentially support environmental studies including asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, and mold and radon assessments.
• Communicate and interact with project clients, property owners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors related to site assessment activities including but not limited to laboratories, drillers and direct-push technology subcontractors.
• Support proposal and cost estimate development.
• Communicate and coordinate projects with existing clients.
  
  
   

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 60 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 Natural Sciences (Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, etc.) or Engineering.

• Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training.  If the successful candidate does not already possess this training, Tetra Tech will provide training prior to initiating regular work duties in the field.

   

• 2-4+ years of experience with environmental studies, analyzing for hazardous materials in the environment (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), environmental consulting or related activities.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly motivated and customer focused.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills.  

   

In addition, the following is required:

• Passing a criminal background check.
• Driving 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

• Experience with environmental sampling work, including soil ground water, soil vapor, and air.

• Report writing experience.

   

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift sample coolers and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Wear a full-face respirator.
• Complete an annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing.
   

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• This full-time position requires roughly 25-35% travel.

• Work is mainly performed in the Kansas City office; however, overnight travel to perform fieldwork and project oversight throughout Midwest and occasionally nationwide will be required.

   

• This position will require some outdoor work within the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions, with opportunities to support projects throughout the country. 

• Projects outside the Kansas City area will require overnight travel.

Additional Information

• Work schedule will vary based on field work scheduled; office work will be conducted during standard business hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Overtime may be required during field sampling events.
• This in-office position is primarily desk work in our Kansas City office.
• Approximately 25-35% overnight travel is required to perform fieldwork and project oversight throughout the Midwest and occasionally nationwide.
• This position requires driving 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.

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.