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 planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety. The work involves environmental consulting and site investigation services.

• Multimedia 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

• 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 is a plus.
• Practical field experience performing multimedia 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 project 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.

• 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 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 assist 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, Health Spending Account, time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Tetra Tech is 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.

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