Jr. Environmental Scientist

Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Jr. Environmental Scientist or Engineer based in our Duluth, GA office.

This position will involve providing technical support in emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action, with significant travel and on‑call support across the southeastern United States.

• Maintain on‑call readiness to handle emergency responses and provide remedial and restoration guidance/solutions.
• Plan and oversee operations and site health and safety.
• Conduct multi‑media sampling, field audits and inspections, organize and review data, prepare reports, file reviews, collect air monitoring data, support training and exercises, oversee contractors, and provide related services.
• Work for other government and private sector clients in these areas is also possible.

• B.S. in environmental science or related degree.
• 0‑5 years experience in environmental consulting, Haz Mat response, or related field.
• Geotechnical laboratory testing (soil and concrete), ACI certification for concrete testing, or ability to obtain it soon after employment.
• Strong emergency response and remediation management skills with ability to respond quickly within mandatory response times.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Highly motivated, customer focused, and works well in a team environment.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, travel, and be on‑call as needed.
• Excellent communication, client interaction, and organizational skills.

• Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, and water resources.
• Previous experience working on EPA projects.
• Expertise in training curriculum development and implementation.
• GIS data analysis, geo‑statistics, coding (VBA, Python, etc.), and data management skills.
• 40‑hour OSHA, IPC or related training or demonstrated first responder (environmental emergency response) experience.
• Asbestos certification.

This position requires driving regularly. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good standing is required.

Regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Capable of lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Primary work environment is office/field. Requires occasional travel to client sites, exposure to weather conditions and terrain. May involve long periods in a motor vehicle. May require some evening and/or weekend work and/or travel.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the general public, elected officials, business leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data.
• Technical and non‑technical writing.
• Information and data analysis.
• Multi‑tasking and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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

Tetra Tech is a proud 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.