THE OPPORTUNITY

Tetra Tech is seeking a full-time, Junior-Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer candidate, working out of our Nashville, TN office. Candidates with either environmental science, engineering, architecture, or geology experience are invited to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of professional environmental consulting experience is required. Project experience to include: carrying out Phase I ESAs (ASTM-compliant), Phase II Site Investigations, Property Condition Assessments, asbestos surveys, and vapor intrusion assessments. Previous field experience required, including sampling activities and environmental drilling operations, ability to work independently on field projects.
• Recent college graduates must demonstrate course work applicable to these job requirements with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher and provide transcripts and writing samples.
• Experience preparing technical reports, memos, response to comments tables, and diagrams is required. Must be a competent technical writer.
• Attention to detail is required. The successful candidate must be able to observe, evaluate, and document site field conditions and communicate changes in field conditions to senior staff.
• Ability to analyze and interpret chemistry and environmental data is required.
• Ability to interface with clients, subcontractors, working groups, and internal customers required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and make evaluated decisions for the betterment of the client and the company.
• Work as a problem solver, will have an interest and ability to work in a collaborative manner, and will have the flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to manage time well and work on tasks as part of a larger project team.
• Must have a strong health and safety ethic.
• Ability to work during core and extended hours as required.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Ability to assist with cost estimating and obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors.
• GIS experience.

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.

The Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Junior-Level) candidate will provide project support for environmental projects, related to federal, state, and commercial clients.
The Candidate will be responsible for completion of task level work, including: field investigations (including soil, water, and air sampling; property condition assessments; and coordination with analytical laboratories), health and safety air monitoring, and preparation of technical reports.
The candidate will work collaboratively with and under the supervision of a senior scientist or project manager. It is expected that the candidate will be expected to follow company safety standards, participate in safety training, and prepare as well as implement site-specific health and safety plans.
The candidate will be responsible for reviewing, understanding, and implementing site-specific work plans and scopes of work, and prepare various technical deliverables including reports, letters, proposals, tables, and figures.