Entry Level Environmental Scientist - Chicago, IL

Opportunity:

Tetra Tech’s Chicago, IL office is seeking an Entry level Environmental Scientist to assist with environmental data management, site assessments, regulatory compliance, and more as assigned. The selected candidate will support environmental compliance and sustainability tasks within field and office settings.

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 50 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 worldwide.

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 worldwide. Discover your full potential – advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

• Support permitting and compliance activities by researching and gathering regulatory references and preparing permit application drafts.
• Prepare project documents for senior review, including environmental condition reports and permit related records and deliverables.
• Support the preparation of other technical reports, including data tabulation, interpretation, and presentation within tables and figures.
• Compile, clean, and manage environmental datasets for laboratory and field results.
• Participate in health and safety planning.
• Communicate and interact with vendors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BS degree in public health, environmental science, or closely related science field.
• 1 – 3 years of environmental consulting or related experience.
• Previous experience with environmental data management, site assessment, and environmental regulatory compliance per federal and state requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to perform field work in various seasonal conditions.
• Travel 10‑25 % of field work required; ability to travel via car and airplane.
• Pre‑employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and no restrictions.

• MS degree in public health, environmental science, or closely related field.
• Proficient in data analysis, modeling, and visualization using R, SQL, and advanced Excel functions.
• Experience in database development and management for environmental datasets and risk visualization.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to walk across variable terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions.
• Travel and perform field work 10‑25 % of travel required.
• Full range of motion to support sampling activities.

• Position based out of Chicago, IL office with a hybrid work schedule; candidate must reside within 40 miles of the local office.
• Occasional field work outside; may include walking, lifting, bending, and sitting for site assessments and sampling.
• Office work includes prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.
• Travel via car and airplane.

• Full‑time, Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours); occasional extended hours may be required.
• Work performed in office and field settings.

Target salary range: $55,000 to $65,000. Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including education, relevant work experience, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Optional benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription,…