Intern Scientist / Engineer

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a part-time Intern Scientist/Engineer based in Chantilly, VA.

Interns will have the opportunity to work with Tetra Tech project managers and/or senior-level team members to learn new skills and assist in administrative and scientific tasks that will support meaningful and substantive work products.

Candidates must be physically located in the Metro DC area. Relocation assistance for this position is not available.

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:

• Assisting with field data collection, including surface water sampling.
• Collecting and entering data for evaluation by senior project staff.
• Assisting with report production and file management.
• Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies to local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Conducting research for ongoing projects, including reviewing regulations and permits, work plans, and other documents.
• Updating websites using Content Management Systems (CMS).

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

Degree: Candidates must be pursuing or recently obtained a BS/BA or MS in a relevant scientific discipline (E.g. environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, chemistry, biology, etc.) 

Years of experience: Minimum of two years of study towards a degree (including Juniors, Seniors, and recent graduates) prior to the start of the internship; Completed at least six courses in a relevant scientific discipline described above prior to the start of the internship.

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. 
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete efficiently
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve complex problems.
• Work independently on assigned tasks
• Ability to take direction and constructive criticism on work products
• Strong health and safety ethic 

• Ability to function efficiently in a professional environment and effectively communicate with clients and subcontractors. 
   

  Training: Candidate must successfully complete OSHA HAZWOPER training, the associated physical, and be cleared for field work.
  
  This position requires driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good standing is required.
   

Preferred Qualifications

·         Strong math and science background

·         Familiarity with statistics programs such as R

·         Cumulative GPA of 3.1 or higher

·         OSHA 30 Hour Construction

·         EPA AHERA Certification

·         Familiarity with federal environmental regulations

·         Experience with GIS and database management

·         Fluency in languages other than English

·         Knowledge of programing languages

Physical Requirements

• Candidate must be able to walk large project sites and physically able to carry up to 35 pounds of equipment (such as sampling tools, GPS unit, field screening equipment and cameras) during field work.
• Candidate must be able to work at a computer in an office environment for office-based tasks.
• Candidate must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely in an urban environment.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

This position is located in Tetra Tech’s Chantilly, Virginia office. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday daytime hours.

Other than travel to field sites in the DC Metro area, travel is not required for this position. 

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 a basic core medical plan and our 401k retirement plan for this position. 

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.