Environmental Scientist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for full‑time, Environmental Scientists to work out of our Albuquerque, NM office.

The selected candidate will provide technical support in the areas of environmental site assessment, brownfields, site investigation, and remediation activities. Team members are also responsible for the planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety. The work involves environmental consulting and site investigation services.

• Multi‑media sampling
• Field audits and inspections
• Organize and review data
• Write and perform technical reviews of reports
• Plan field investigations
• Subcontractor oversight
• Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Brownfield assessments
• Site inspections and/or site investigations on sites with potentially hazardous substances
• Travel to lead and support environmental projects

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

• BS degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology, hydrology, toxicology, health physics).
• 0 - 3 years of experience

• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus.
• Prior experience in the environmental industry
• Experience supporting remedial investigation, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources a plus
• Practical field experience performing multi‑media sampling, including groundwater, soil, and soil gas
• Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong technical and non‑technical writing
• Information and data analysis
• Work on multiple projects teams simultaneously
• Proficiency with MS Office applications is required

• Well organized and strong attention to detail.
• Able to multi‑task
• Highly motivated, customer focused and work well in a team environment across multiple communication platforms.
• Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload.

The work involves both office and field environments. Travel with overnight and weekends is required for some of our field efforts and anticipated to be throughout Alaska, Oregon, Nevada, the Southwest, and Hawaiian Islands. Potential travel nationwide. A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated areas, is required.

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Climate ranges from extremely dry to extremely wet and from hot to cold. Rain, snow, wind, or dust may be encountered.
• Walk on uneven terrain. Terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with vegetation.
• Pack heavy equipment and perform excavations using hand tools.
• Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
• Don personal protective gear as needed
• Drive on a regular basis.
• Pass a motor vehicle record background check and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.

• Work schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday
• Some field work requires working evenings and weekends and includes overnight stays when traveling.
• Work locations:
  Office work performed in our Albuquerque, NM office. Hybrid is available
• Travel requirements: 35%
• This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.

• Comprehensive and…