Chemical Engineer
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23450, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Chemical Engineer Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking to add a Chemical Engineer to our team.
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This remote position provides technical support related to PFAS and other environmental contamination, on characterization/remediation projects for federal, state, commercial and industrial clients. The candidate will support the planning, execution, and management of complex projects and field programs. This position requires the ability to evaluate chemical distribution and transport through soils, groundwater, surface water, and sediment to reach sound technical conclusions and present/document findings.
The candidate will plan and conduct (with supervision by project management) tasks such as pilot tests and treatability studies, engineering designs, construction oversight, operation, and maintenance (O&M), and report writing.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience of progressive experience in environmental investigation, remedial design and remedial construction.
- Fundamental understanding of sampling environmental media, which may include groundwater, soil, sediment, air, or biological tissue, is required.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and develop both written technical documents and tabular presentation of data is required.
- Experience with RI/FS, assessment and remedial design/action governed by CERCLA on Federal projects highly desired.
- Experience in working on PFAS investigation and/or treatment projects.
- Experience working closely with permitting, natural/cultural resources, and construction management is desirable.
- Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desired. PMP Certification a plus.
- Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software, including Excel, Word and Project.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Position requires periodic travel, approximately up to 25%.
- Current HAZWOPER certification is desirable.
- Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on. Background Check (if applicable):
If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
(if applicable) None
Physical Demands:
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.
Successful candidate will support field investigations that could potentially require the following:
Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; remaining stationary and moving or traversing to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples; moving earth via shovels or hand augers; lifting of pumps, other…
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