Senior Environmental Engineer-Geologist-Scientist (Client Manager) - Remediation – Greater PA
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Client Manager / Environmental Seller-Doer / Senior Environmental Engineer-Geologist-Scientist to support and grow its environmental practice within Pennsylvania.
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 is seeking a senior environmental consulting professional to lead and grow its Pennsylvania environmental investigation and remediation practice, managing complex projects involving Pennsylvania Act 2, CERCLA, site assessments, and environmental due diligence. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of technical and project management experience, strong client relationships, and proven business development capabilities, with an expectation to generate some business during the first year and grow the practice thereafter.
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.
- Transition work from current clients, leverage existing relationships to develop new work, and develop a strong environmental practice in Pennsylvania.
- Manage environmental assessment, investigation, monitoring, and related consulting projects.
- Plan and direct Pennsylvania Act 2 / Land Recycling Program and/or CERCLA-related site investigations, including sampling programs, data evaluation, and technical reporting.
- Be a lead technical resource charged with developing and directing environmental action to meet our clients’ needs.
- Conduct senior and final level environmental data evaluation to make final conclusions and recommendations to our clients to address their environmental needs and goals.
- Manage and prepare project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, subcontractors, deliverables, invoicing, and financial performance.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding project strategy, findings, risks, schedules, budgets, and recommended actions.
- Coordinate with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies as appropriate.
- Interpret and apply relevant federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
- Build, maintain, and grow productive relationships with industrial, commercial, institutional, municipal, and other clients.
- Use established professional relationships and market knowledge to identify and pursue new work.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, interviews, networking activities, and industry events.
- Collaborate with engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, field personnel, laboratories, subcontractors, and other technical specialists.
- Mentor junior and mid-level professionals and support their technical and professional development.
- Manage multiple clients, projects, deadlines, and business-development priorities concurrently.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and identify opportunities for follow-on or new work.
- Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Act 2 / Land Recycling Program, CERCLA, and other environmental regulations within Pennsylvania relevant to site assessment and investigation.
- Established client and professional relationships in Pennsylvania market.
- Demonstrated success developing environmental consulting opportunities, preparing proposals, and winning new work.
- Professional Geologist or Professional Engineering license in Pennsylvania or the qualifications and ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure within one year.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental projects, including responsibility for scope, budget, schedule, staffing, deliverables, and client communication.
- Strong technical writing, verbal communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage several projects and priorities at the same time.
- Sound professional judgment and the ability to translate technical findings into practical recommendations.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client and project sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
Physical Requirements:
• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 lbs., with infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally travel to field sites (approximately 10–30% of the time), which can involve walking on uneven terrain and slopes up to 2:1 or 3:1 grade.
• When in the field, must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator if required, and may need to meet medical clearance standards based on assignment.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Office-based work typically involves low hazard exposure, though noise levels may vary depending on nearby activities or equipment.
• Outdoor conditions for occasional field assignments may involve exposure to physical and chemical hazards, heat and cold stress, uneven terrain, and other adverse environmental factors; PPE—including hearing protection and respirators—may be required.
• Noise levels differ by assignment, and appropriate hearing protection may be necessary; reasonable accommodations are available to support employees with disabilities.
• Travel between sites or offices may be required, with employees expected to operate vehicles safely under varying weather, traffic, and environmental conditions.
- This position is anticipated to be based in Pennsylvania. The successful candidate should be available for client meetings, team collaboration, business-development activities, and project site visits throughout the region.
- A hybrid/flexible work arrangement may be available based on client, project, and team needs. Regional travel is expected, with occasional travel outside Pennsylvania depending on project requirements.
Additional Information:
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Tetra Tech SWE will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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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