Geologist

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Geologist to join in growing Tetra Tech’s Texas environmental business. Candidate must be highly motivated and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Candidates must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel as needed, possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This position will support a variety of environmental contracts, including commercial and local government. Duties will include:

• Support management of medium-to-large, complex tasks to ensure internal and external expectations are met for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Preparation and/or review of technical correspondence, technical reports, work plans, safety plans, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets.
• Assist Project Managers with planning environmental investigation and remediation tasks.
• The preparation of charts, boring logs, and cross-sections depicting subsurface conditions.
• Field work will include but is not limited to directing the installation of soil borings and groundwater monitoring wells, groundwater/soil sampling, site inspections, and subcontractor oversight.
• Prepare subcontracts (Federal and/or civilian) and coordinate all aspects of subcontractor tasks including schedule, logistics, health, and safety.
• Communicate effectively and work with regulators and other stakeholders with or on behalf of clients to further project delivery and success.
• The position may require extensive outdoor work as well as extended overnight travel and weekend work.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• BS degree in geology.
• 0 - 3 years’ experience in the environmental industry or related environmental consulting experience.
• Educational requirements to obtain a GIT/P.G.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and ArcGIS.
• Previous experience with site investigations, remediation, sampling, and TCEQ regulatory programs.
• Applicants must possess excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Applicants must also be highly motivated, customer focused and work well in a team environment.
• Applicants must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check.

• Experience with emergency response operations.
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical testing and data validation/interpretation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Some heavy lifting required, and the ability to walk and stand for extended periods is essential. Physical tasks include walking over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 pounds), and occasional sampling activities such as hand auguring.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will be split between the office and field. Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi-day field projects that do require overnight stays.

Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, can occur in remote locations, could include areas of uneven terrain, and may require wearing FRC clothing.

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

Tetra Tech is proud to be an 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.