Environmental Scientist - Middleburg Heights, OH

Environmental Scientist - Middleburg Heights, OH The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Middleburg Heights, OH location.

The selected candidate will provide support on a variety of complex and interesting environmental projects, including emergency response with on‑call support and significant travel opportunity. This position will involve project management, providing technical support in the areas of emergency response, environmental investigation, brownfields, and remediation. Members of the emergency response team are responsible for maintaining on‑call readiness to handle emergency responses and provide remedial and restoration guidance/solutions to clients throughout the Midwest and across the United States, including the oversight of site operations and health and safety.

In this position you will be part of a project team, gaining valuable data collection experience in the field and preparing detailed analysis of field data and project reports. Tetra Tech provides mentoring and training opportunities to help staff develop their skills and diversify their experience and interests.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Conduct multi‑media environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air) in accordance with approved work plans, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency response activities, including maintaining on‑call readiness, mobilizing to sites, and assisting with time‑sensitive field operations and site stabilization efforts.

Calibrate, operate, and maintain field monitoring equipment (e.g. PID/FID, air monitoring instruments, water quality meters) and ensure proper documentation of calibration and use.

• Collect, document, and manage field data, including completion of field logs, chain‑of‑custody forms, and electronic data systems in accordance with QA/QC requirements.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports, including data interpretation, figures, tables, and summaries for regulatory and client deliverables.
• Perform field audits, inspections, and site assessments to support environmental investigations, remediation activities, and compliance monitoring.
• Support hazardous waste site activities, including waste characterization, handling coordination, and compliance with applicable health and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with project managers, field teams, laboratories, subcontractors, and clients to support project execution, schedules, and deliverables.
• Maintain inventory and readiness of field supplies, PPE, and equipment, including preparation for mobilization and restocking following field events.
• Operate and maintain project vehicles and ensure readiness for deployment to field sites.
• Adhere to all company health and safety requirements and participate in safety briefings, trainings, and incident reporting.

Travel to project sites and client locations, including extended travel and field deployments, as required by project needs.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, or related physical science.

0‑3 years of environmental consulting or related experience.

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