Chemical Engineer
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15201, 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.
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.
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.
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary dynamic team of engineers and scientists engaged in a wide range of projects providing planning, design and engineering services for a wide range of projects for commercial, industrial and government clients. 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%.
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…
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