Mid-Level Scientist; Environmental Remediation; Upstate NY Area

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Scientist for our Environmental Compliance, Investigation, and Remediation team in New York - specifically Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse or Goshen.

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 60 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.

Tetra Tech is a leader in the environmental industry providing strategic planning and support for private sector, industrial, and public sector clients. We seek to find talent that can help advance our brand and culture with a focus on client satisfaction. At Tetra Tech we have the skill, breadth and depth of resources, and technical talent to optimize management of our clients’ environmental challenges across all media (air, soil, and water).

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the collection of environmental data from air, soil and/or groundwater, the interpretation of federal, state, and local agency regulations, the assessment of laboratory data and preparation of tables, figures and documents (i.e., letters, memoranda and reports). The role may also involve the management of project tasks, field sampling teams and/or project‑specific tasks necessary for completion of client work.

On‑site work and short‑term travel may be required. The position will also involve building client relationships, supporting new business development activities, such as proposal preparation, and assisting with cross‑selling opportunities.

Much of the work will be performed in support of the investigation and/or remediation of active and orphan sites (USEPA Superfund or New York State Superfund), where our clients are conducting work voluntarily or to comply with federal, state, or local environmental regulations.

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

• Interpret federal, state, and local agency regulations
• Assess potential environmental impacts and challenges
• Perform field work, as necessary, to collect air, soil, sediment and/or groundwater samples, and/or supervise the collection of samples by field teams and subcontractors
• Scope and direct project tasks, including leading project field or task teams
• Analyze data and review project work products, including site‑specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multiple projects and clients
• Support strategic initiatives to maintain and expand work with key clients and business sectors
• Support the work of others and maintain quality control for projects and administrative tasks
• Work independently to complete project tasks, design activities, calculations, and/or reports that meet project‑specific requirements
• Work at landfills, contaminated sites, and/or other locations where heavy equipment, contamination, or other health hazards may be present
• Assist with proposals, including developing technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates, and preparing proposals with staff and clients
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and…