Environmental Scientist

at  Tetra Tech

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SUMMARY:

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an entry to mid-level Environmental Scientist experienced in performing Environmental Assessments, surface and groundwater water sampling and monitoring, soil and other material sampling, and other investigative activities for our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. Experience in the mining, renewable energy, or oil and gas industry is a plus, but not required. The work will primarily be located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, but could extend to Kentucky, Virginia, or Indiana. Having a fundamental understanding and working knowledge of environmental rules and regulations in the above listed states would be beneficial but not required.
The successful candidate will work on a variety of environmental permitting/site investigation / remediation projects and site investigations at industrial / commercial sites and / or government installations and conduct site assessment for real estate transactions. Duties will include performing routine, well-defined field and office assignments (technical and non-technical) including planning, conducting, and reporting on field investigations involving well installations, soil, surface water and groundwater sampling, aquifer testing, and hydrogeology. Work may be conducted under a variety of regulatory programs (Oil and Gas, Mining, Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation, Abandoned (or acid) Mine Drainage (AMD) Treatment, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), and Brownfields) primarily in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. The successful candidate will receive detailed instructions on work objectives, complex features and possible solutions, and they will receive close supervision and review of their work. With experience, they may be assigned more complex tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A BS degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Geology, Geosciences, or closely related field.
• Some experience is preferred but not required.
• 40-hour OSHA – HAZWOPER training is also preferred but not required.
• Experience in environmental consulting or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication/interpersonal skills are a must.
• Additional qualifications such as Geologist in Training (GIT), OSHA 8-hour supervisory training, OSHA 30-hour general construction training, First Aid/CPR/AED training will be viewed favorably.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
  About Tetra Tech:
  At Tetra Tech, 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 health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
  Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
  Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
  Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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  Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
  Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Field Activities including sampling various environmental matrices and wastes; sampling and collecting measurements at monitoring wells; Phase I ESAs; stream and discharge sampling and flow measurements; field data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Prepare or assist with the development of maps, charts, spreadsheets, boring logs, and cross-sections depicting subsurface conditions.
• Run simple computer programs.
• Perform field testing using equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepare field reports, internal correspondence, sections of final reports, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee subcontractors and / or other company employees in the field.
• Prepare health and safety plans / job hazard analyses and follow company / site safety standards.
• Contact vendors; research literature and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct scientific calculations.
• Infiltration testing to support mid-stream permitting and construction projects.
• Sample collection using various sampling methods including hand auger, bailers, pumps and low flow sampling techniques.
• Maintain and calibrate field equipment and instruments.
• Accurate documentation of field conditions, field measurements, sample custody, comply with client safety requirements including donning client specified personal protective equipment and routine drug screening.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training is beneficial but not required.