Mid-level Geologist/Environmental Engineer
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Mid-level 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:
Tetra Tech’s Orlando Florida office is seeking a full time, mid-level Geologist or Environmental Engineer that possesses strong technical writing skills, is technically competent, motivated, detailed/goal oriented and a self-starter. This position will support commercial and municipal environmental permitting, assessment and remediation projects throughout the southeast. Successful candidate(s) will demonstrate a willingness to learn and integrate into an environment that offers professional advancement, leadership opportunities, training in client development/management, and professional growth.
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:
- Support senior staff, and serve as project manager directing preparation of work plans for environmental permitting, assessment and remediation related projects.
- Develop assessment and remedial solutions for various municipal and commercial sites addressing conventional contaminants (e.g., fuels, chlorinated solvents, and metals) as well as emerging contaminants (PFAS).
- Prepare key elements of reports, presentations, and environmental permits working with junior and senior staff.
- Contribute to proposal efforts including detailed work scope and supporting cost estimate preparation.
- Direct field teams and construction monitoring activities.
- Mentor junior staff to elevate team skill sets and capabilities.
- Work safely and abide by Tetra Tech and Client safety guidelines.
- Ability to travel in, and out of, state is a requirement (e.g., project sites, conferences, other company office locations).
- Identify and secure new client and service line opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Hydrogeology, or Geology.
- A minimum of 6-10 years of relevant industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Geologist or Professional Engineering license in Florida.
- Experience with groundwater and soil remediation.
- Familiar with Brownfields, RCRA and CERCLA process and other appropriate state and federal regulations.
- Experience with database management, and hydrogeologic modeling programs.
- Current OSHA 40 hr. Hazwopper Certificate.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described herein must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Indicate any special physical requirements and lifting requirements.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving 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 ability to adjust focus. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
This position is in office, with limited remote work authorized by senior management on a case by case basis. Anticipated office / field work split is 60 /40, and a reasonable level of out-of-town travel may be required. Position requires the ability to work under pressure or deadlines and to work overtime, as needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather, and jobsite conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Candidates must have a clean driving record with fewer than two minor infractions in one calendar year, and no restrictions; are subject to criminal background search and must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle. Travel via air may also be 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.
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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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