Geologist/Environmental Engineer
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Geologist/Environmental Engineer to our team based in Orlando, FL.
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.
Position Summary:
We are seeking Entry-Mid-level Geologist/Environmental Engineers to support environmental due diligence, assessment and remediation projects. Employees will, under supervision of a professional geologist/Professional Engineer, perform scientific and technical tasks such as fieldwork, sampling, well-site observation and data collection, preparation of graphs and maps, report writing, and assisting in report preparation. Work will include general environmental assignments including environmental due diligence studies, petroleum site assessments and remedial investigations. Perform environmental projects in accordance with EPA, FDOT, FDEP, DERM and other county, state, and federal regulations. Perform field assessment and remediation activities as directed by supervisor.
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:
- Perform project tasks on public and private sector environmental projects.
- Significant involvement as team member on field tasks including soil and groundwater sampling, well installation oversite, environmental site assessments, etc.
- Assist in preparation of work plans and reports under direction of senior staff.
- Assist in data evaluation and report preparation for Petroleum, Agri-chemical, CERCLA and RCRA sites.
- Perform accurate data collection, documentation, and transmittal to file repository.
- Make field determinations and perform problem solving based on site data.
- Interpret basic geologic information; prepare boring logs, cross sections, and groundwater flow maps.
- Assist with field testing for estimation of aquifer hydraulic properties and evaluation of aquifer test data.
- Conduct statistical analysis of data sets to support project objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Geology, Engineering, environmental science, or a related physical science.
0-5 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently and in groups.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply environmental regulations and agency guidance documents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel to job sites around Florida, occasionally for multiple days.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Applicant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Applicant is regularly required to talk or hear. The Applicant frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The Applicant is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and or smell. The Applicant must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
While performing the duties of this job the employee will frequently work independently or cooperatively as a member of a project team. Typically, the job requires the ability to travel to and work at remote project locations - and periodically to ensure proper completion of field activities - for extended periods of time (potentially 20 days/month). The employee will regularly work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Since we are in Florida and do most of our work here, heat is often an issue. The employee will frequently work with equipment collecting environmental samples which could involve moving earth via shovels or hand augers. The employee will frequently work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of radiation. The noise level is frequently loud. Appropriate safety precautions are always taken to prevent injury due to the working conditions.
Additional Information
- Employment Type: Full-Time.
- Work Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday through Friday; occasional extended hours or overtime may be required based on business needs.
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.
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