Environmental Scientist - Entry to Junior Job Chantilly area,Virginia USA,Engineering

Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full‑time, entry to junior level Environmental Scientist Task Lead on the East Coast. Work can be done from home on the East Coast or from a Tetra Tech office.

Position Summary

Provide project coordination support on Tetra Tech Inc.’s multiple contracts for the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Essential Job Functions (Required)

Federal (USPS), state, and/or local government planned, construction management, and emergency response.
Coordinate multiple hazardous materials projects (asbestos, lead paint, mold, air, universal wastes, etc.) simultaneously for government clients, including surveys, preparation of technical specifications, and third‑party oversight work.
Perform work under the direction of the project manager throughout the project life cycle, including scope development, solicitations, proposal development, scheduling, and field work oversight.
Prepare various sized technical reports (e.g., third‑party oversight reports, completion reports, Phase I and II reports, remedial work plans, facility assessment tools).
Plan elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing, and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans and protocols.
Provide professional staff expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects for federal clients.
Oversee contractors on both indoor and outdoor work sites, utilizing health & safety protocols.
Provide technical support capability for performing, assessing and developing mitigation options, plans, guidance, and reports for any threat posed to human health and the environment, including human health risk and exposure assessments, ecological risk assessments, and implementation of mitigation measures and services.

In addition:

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

Required Qualifications (Required)

Experience and skills (0–2 + years) in practical scientific, project management, environmental engineering, construction management, or environmental consulting work.

Managing multiple hazardous materials projects for government clients, including surveys, preparation of technical specifications, and third‑party oversight work.
Planning elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing, and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans and protocols.
Providing professional staff expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects for federal clients.
Understanding health and safety, ecological and human health protocols for indoor and outdoor work sites.

In addition, a bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, environmental, or physical sciences from an accredited United States college or university is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Working for or with federal agencies.
Experience working for or with the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Experience preparing various sized technical reports.
Knowledge of determining federal, state, and local environmental laws and statutes.
Prior consulting experience and working with clients in a collaborative fashion.
40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
30‑hour OSHA Construction Safety certification.
EPA HERA Building Inspection License and/or EPA Lead Inspector credentials.
ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.
State Asbestos Building Inspector Certification.
State Lead Inspector Certification or Environmental Protection Agency Lead Inspector License.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors (Required)

Primarily desk work; occasional travel (~25%) to perform fieldwork and project oversight in East Coast states and sometimes nationwide. Travel may be on short notice or planned in advance.

Physical Requirements (Required)

Work prolonged periods using a computer.
Travel to work sites.
Work long…