Junior Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist

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Your Role:

Tetra Tech, a leading environmental and management consulting firm, is seeking a full-time Junior Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our Cincinnati, Ohio operations to support various environmental projects throughout the mid-west, predominately within Ohio. This position will support a variety of contracts, including federal, state, and commercial clients.  This position will also support environmental investigations with the following responsibilities:

• Complete field data collection activities, including soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling.
• Complete Phase I and Phase II assessments, as well as UST closure and corrective action investigations.
• Logging and USCS classification of collected soil cores.
• Field oversight and management of subcontractors during completion of geophysical surveys and private utility clearances; drilling and installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil gas probes; and excavation and other remedial activities.
• Support in preparation of technical reports, including data tabulation, interpretation, and presentation within tables and figures.
• Communicate and interact with project clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a minimum of 1 to 3+ years of environmental consulting or related experience.  Previous experience with site investigations, remediation, or field sampling (including Ohio EPA VAP and/or Ohio BUSTR) preferred, but not required.  

The selected candidate must also have/be:

• Possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, Teams).
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Able to work successfully both independently and in team settings.

In addition:

• 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.

Education and Certifications:

• B.S. in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER and asbestos certifications preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to walk around project sites in all types of terrain and be physically able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.  
• Must be able to complete annual medical monitoring program.

Work Environment:

• This position will require up to 80% travel for outdoor work within the U.S. during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.
• Overnight travel over 35% may also be required.

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.