Geologist Mid Level

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for an experienced Geoscientist to provide mid‑level technical support on environmental characterization and remediation projects throughout New England. The successful individual will support Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tt) project managers by scoping, planning and executing complex environmental investigation and remediation programs under CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA and other regulatory programs for Federal, State, and private client groups.

• Take a leadership role to plan and implement sampling programs with appropriate direct measurement and remote sensing techniques for multi‑media environmental evaluation, including surface and subsurface soil, overburden and bedrock groundwater, sediment, surface water, ambient air, indoor air, and soil vapor.
• Conduct hydraulic conductivity testing on environmental test wells, assimilate data, and conduct basic groundwater modeling to predict groundwater flow paths and velocities.
• Develop sampling and analysis plans under various regulatory structures.
• Coordinate and manage field staff and subcontractors during data gathering and other site operations ensuring data is accurate and suitable for the planned use.
• Assimilate field data into creative and coherent products for presentation and publication.
• Prepare technical environmental reports.
• Provide data interpretation and mapping of analytical results, evaluating and establishing patterns and trends exhibited by such data for determination of impacts to human health and the environment.
• Work to develop business through building and maintaining excellent working relationships with client contacts and other project professionals, and by seeking new project opportunities that are in line with Tetra Tech’s goals.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

• A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Geology, Earth Science, or Geochemistry.
• A minimum of seven years of professional experience in scientific, regulatory, environmental consulting, contracting or related industry. A master’s degree from an accredited university can substitute one year of professional experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience working with investigation or remediation of hazardous materials release sites under CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, or other environmental response programs.
• Experience with drilling and installation of both overburden and bedrock groundwater monitoring wells.
• Experience with multimedia sampling, including groundwater, soil, and sediment, air, and/or soil gas.
• A fundamental understanding of location data, GIS and land survey techniques.
• The ability to read, interpret, and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks.
• A driver’s license current and valid for a state in the United States.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to perform strenuous work outdoors, regularly traverse uneven open ground, and climb stairs and ladders.

The candidate must be able to work productively in both remote and office environments. The candidate will need to be able to occasionally drive oversize vehicles and interact with others productively.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…