Experienced Geologist​/Hydrogeologist; P.G Environmental Consulting: Remediation​/Solid Waste

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding an experienced geologist or hydrogeologist specializing in environmental compliance, with a focus on remediation and solid waste permitting, and strong technical, project management, and client relations skills to join our Madison, WI (or Green Bay or Milwaukee, WI) office.

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 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.

Along with a team of designers, scientists, and engineers, you will have the opportunity to utilize your passion for geology and hydrogeology to create innovative solutions that protect our natural resources and enhance community resilience. Whether leading detailed geological assessments, mentoring junior staff, or managing multi‑million‑dollar projects, the results of your efforts will be impactful not only for our municipal and private clients but also for the environment and the future of sustainable practices.

• Conduct geological and hydrogeological assessments to support permitting and compliance for solid waste landfills and remediation projects.
• Lead field activities, including geologic/hydrogeologic investigations, sampling, and data collection, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• On occasion, serve as field team lead for complex investigations involving multiple personnel and subcontractors.
• Assist field staff with overcoming unexpected field conditions as they develop in the field, directing the most complex issues to others in the project management team while solving other issues in real time.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets for projects up to $500,000.
• Analyze and interpret geological/hydrogeological data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Understand and evaluate contaminant fate and transport in groundwater.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Stay current with industry regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies related to environmental consulting.
• Design field investigations, prepare site‑specific health and safety plans, and schedule field technicians and subcontractors to conduct the field investigations.
• Assist with data management tasks that may be assigned by the project management team. Such tasks may include managing junior staff in preparing data tables and figures, identifying data gaps, and identifying the information needed to fill such gaps, and completing calculations that will be checked by the project management team.
• Prepare portions of complex reports and other submittals, or complete less complex reports in their entirety, as assigned by the project management team.
• Manage your workload, in consultation with your supervisor, to ensure that required assignments are completed within the required time frames and budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Hydrogeology.
• Professional Geologist (PG) certification is a requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental investigation, with a focus on solid waste landfills and remediation projects.
• Strong technical skills in geological and hydrogeological investigations/assessments, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities and a strong emotional intelligence (EQ) to effectively collaborate with team…