Junior Environmental Scientist

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Junior Level Environmental Scientist or Engineer to work in our Glen Mills, PA office. In this role, the candidate will provide support on a variety of environmental projects, including emergency response with significant travel and on-call support.

Due to the contract in which the position is connected, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Position Summary
This position will involve providing technical support in the areas of emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action.  

Members of the emergency response team are responsible for maintaining on-call readiness to handle emergency responses and provide remedial and restoration guidance/solutions to clients in the Mid-Atlantic United States.

Members of the team are also responsible for the planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety.  

Work will include multi-media sampling, field audits and inspections, organizing and reviewing data, preparing reports, file reviews, collection of air monitoring data, training and exercise support, contractor oversight, and related services. Responsibilities may also include training presentations; preparation of statement of qualifications and proposals, and other consulting activities.

Work for other government and private sector clients in these areas is also possible.

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:
•    Providing technical support in the areas of emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action.
•    Planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety.  
•    Multi-media sampling;
•    Field audits and inspections; 
•    Organizing and reviewing data, including preparing reports and file reviews;
•    Collection of air monitoring data
•    Training and exercise support;
•    Contractor oversight, and related services. 

Responsibilities may also include training presentations; preparation of statement of qualifications and proposals, and other consulting activities.

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
•    B.S. in environmental science or related degree.
•    0-5 years experience in environmental consulting, HazMat response, or related field.
•    Strong emergency response and remediation management skills and the ability to respond quickly within a mandatory response time. 
•    Knowledge of federal and state regulations. 
•    Must be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
•    Must also possess the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel, and be on-call as needed. 
•    Excellent communication, client interaction, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications are required.

Due to the contract in which the position is connected, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

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
Desired Skills in the ideal candidate include but are not limited to:
•    Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the general public, elected officials, business leaders, and a variety of other stakeholders.  
•    Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data.
•    Technical and non-technical writing
•    Information and data analysis
•    Multi-tasking and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

40-hour OSHA, ICS or related training, or demonstrated first responder (environmental emergency response) experience preferred.

Asbestos certification is preferred.  

Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, water resources desirable.

Previous experience working on EPA projects a plus.

Expertise in training curriculum development and implementation is also desired.

GIS data analysis and geo-statistics, coding (VBA, Python, etc.), and data management skills a plus.

Physical Requirements
The position requires the ability to conduct field work. Ability to carry field equipment (30 to 40 pounds) and don personal protective gear as needed. Work in outdoor areas during all seasons and weather.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors
The position's primary work environment is office/field.  The position will require occasional travel to client sites and other locations to conduct meetings, site visits, etc.  These sites may be outside, exposing the candidate to weather conditions and varying terrain.  Site visits or other meetings may involve long periods of time in a motor vehicle.  Some occasional evening and/or weekend work may been require

Additional Information
Work schedule; Regular 40 hour week, M-F, but some evening and weekends may be requested.

Potential for hybrid office and remote work.

Travel requirement; 70%, including overnights.

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 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.