Environmental Scientist - Entry to Junior Level

Tetra Tech • Denver, CO

228d • $56,485 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Tetra Tech is currently seeking a full-time, Entry to Junior level, Environmental Scientist to work out of our Denver, CO office. This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will join a growing and energetic team supporting environmental projects in the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. You will support and lead field work for Federal and Private clients, providing technical support to a long-term U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contract in the areas of site investigation, Brownfields redevelopment, removal assessment, data management, and emergency response. Work includes a broad range of site types from abandoned properties, to mine sites, to industrial facilities, orphaned wells, to spills - with work locations across Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Project Management overseeing and conducting multi-media sampling, field audits and inspections, use of a range of field monitoring equipment, organizing and reviewing data, preparing reports and maps, file reviews, collection of air monitoring data, training and exercise support, contractor oversight, task and project management, and related services. Emergency response work includes mobilizing to spill or response sites to work with EPA and other parties to support air monitoring, sampling, communications support, and data management. This is a great opportunity to be involved in all facets of environmental management.

Requirements

• 0-5 years relevant experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience with hydrogeological investigations.
• Experience with hazardous materials surveys (including asbestos, lead-based paint).
• Ability to analyze analytical data using spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, analyze, and present technical material.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to assimilate technical and scientific information.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task.
• Strong communication, client interaction, and organizational skills.
• Mastery with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• 40-hour OSHA HAWOPER training.
• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead field work for Federal and Private clients.
• Provide technical support to a long-term U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contract.
• Conduct site investigations and Brownfields redevelopment.
• Perform multi-media sampling and field audits.
• Organize and review data, prepare reports and maps.
• Collect air monitoring data and provide training and exercise support.
• Oversee contractors and manage tasks and projects.
• Respond to environmental emergencies and support EPA personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree