Senior Environmental Scientist / Geologist

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role:

Tetra Tech is seeking a part-time Senior-level Environmental Scientist or Geologist to manage and support various environmental projects throughout the Midwest and Arkansas.  This position will assist with writing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and may occasionally perform Phase I site visits.  The selected candidate should be a senior-level professional who has written at least 30 Phase I ESAs.  

In addition, this position may also support other report writing activities, such as asbestos surveys, lead-based paint surveys, groundwater monitoring reports, and remedial investigations.  In this position you will be part of a project team.  

This position can be performed remotely or from a Tetra Tech office.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience with hazardous materials, sampling of environmental media (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), technical writing and environmental consulting or related activities.  The selected candidate must also have/be:

• Possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Be highly motivated, customer focused and work well in a team environment.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel also preferred.

In addition, this position requires passing a criminal background check.
 

Degree / Certifications:

• B.S. degree in scientific or engineering field is required. 
• Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training preferred.  
• Professional certification (PE, PG, CHMM) preferred.

Work Environment:

• Occasional field work and travel up to 5% may be required.  
• Field work may occur during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.  
• This position may also support projects throughout the United States.   

Tetra Tech offers a Basic Core Medical Plan and 401k. 

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.