Senior Health Physicist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time, senior Health Physicist for our Albuquerque, NM office. This position is not remote.

• Perform Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) Final Status Survey sampling design and implementation.
• Perform CERCLA preliminary site assessments (PA), site inspections (SI), removal site evaluations (RSE) and expanded site inspections (ESI) on sites with radionuclide and non‑radioactive hazardous substances.
• Operate and/or oversee field teams and be familiar with field equipment, including radiation instrumentation, for site assessment and radiation health surveys.
• Recommend adaptations and modifications of scientific or engineering methods using independent judgment.

• Possess or have strong desire to lead and implement complex radiological monitoring techniques and site characterization studies.
• Direct and implement MARSSIM 2 guidance.

• MS degree in Health Physics or current certification from the American Board of Health Physicists (ABHP).
• 12+ Years of experience.
• Certified Health Physics Certification.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience: MARSSIM.

• Experience in radiation exposure limits for workers, safe work methods, and decontamination.
• Experience with abandoned uranium mine sites.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using computer software including word processing, Minitab, ProUCL, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Familiarity with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) or technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) in uranium mining, oil and gas, or other industries.
• Experience with environmental remediation, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills, interaction with regulatory agencies, tribal lands, CERCLA sites.
• Experience with construction or construction oversight.
• Experience working with Principal Threat Waste (PTW).
• Comfortable assigning work to staff and cultivating health physicist junior staff career growth.

• This position is primarily desk work; however, occasionally (15%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork.
• Field work is in Arizona and New Mexico.
• A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated remote areas.

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, both hot and cold.
• Walk on uneven terrain.
• Work in variable outdoor environments, packing heavy equipment, and excavations using hand tools.
• Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds).
• Don personal protective gear as needed.
• You must be able to drive on a regular basis.
• Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.

• Work schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Night/weekend requirements:
  Periodic travel for field work with overnight accommodations may include nights and weekends.
• Work location:
  
  Albuquerque, NM. A hybrid option is available.
• Travel requirements: 15%.
• This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.
• Organization: 103 EMI.

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long‑term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.