Junior Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Tetra Tech • Washington, DC

119d • $45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Junior-Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist based in our Washington, DC operations. Candidates with either environmental science or geology experience are invited to apply. The Environmental Scientist/Geologist (Junior-Level) candidate will provide project support for environmental projects, related to federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients. They will be responsible for the completion of task level work, including: field investigations (including soil, water, and air sampling; drilling and subcontractor supervision, and coordination with analytical laboratories), construction and/or remedial action oversight, 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. They 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. They will prepare various technical deliverables including reports, letters, proposals, tables, and figures.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of professional environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with Phase I ESAs, Phase II Site Investigations, UST compliance monitoring, UST closures, and vapor intrusion assessments.
• Previous field experience including sampling activities and environmental drilling operations.
• Experience preparing technical reports, memos, and diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document site field conditions.
• Ability to analyze chemistry and environmental data.
• Effective communication skills with clients and subcontractors.
• Must live in the Washington DC metropolitan area at the time of application.
• Ability to work independently on field projects.
• Strong health and safety ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the conceptual site model process.
• Experience with CERCLA RI/FS and PA/SI.
• GIS experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Knowledge in database creation and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support for environmental projects.
• Conduct field investigations including soil, water, and air sampling.
• Supervise drilling and subcontractor activities.
• Coordinate with analytical laboratories.
• Oversee construction and/or remedial actions.
• Perform health and safety air monitoring.
• Prepare technical reports and various deliverables.
• Review and implement site-specific work plans.

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.
• Term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Time off with pay.
• 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