Environmental Geologist

Tetra Tech is currently seeking an entry-level environmental professional to work on various projects managed out of our Pasadena, Irvine, and San Bernardino offices. The position will provide field support for our environmental characterization and remediation consulting services for our clients and projects throughout Southern California. The projects include small and large remedial investigations primarily focused on the characterization of soil and groundwater impacts resulting from past operations and waste disposal practices.

In addition to implementing the fieldwork for Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments and remediation, the position will also involve data entry, interpretation, and technical report writing for various groundwater monitoring programs for private, local government, and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. The selected candidate will perform a range of tasks, requiring utilization of scientific or geologic analytical techniques and task level budget and schedule management.

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Primary responsibility will be supporting field investigations including but not limited to soil sampling, groundwater sampling, borehole drilling, and well installations.

Fieldwork will include on-site training and oversight by staff working either on a team or independently depending on the complexity of the task.

Preparation of Phase I ESA reports, work plans, sampling and analysis plans, remedial investigation reports, groundwater monitoring plans, and groundwater monitoring reports.

Assisting in the preparation of all plans and reports will be under the direction and guidance of a Staff-Level or Senior Geologist/Engineer/Scientist.

Performs a range of tasks, requiring utilization of critical-thinking skills, scientific, geologic, and engineering analytical techniques

Manage and oversee subcontractors as needed.

Local travel and field work required.

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Geology.

Entry – no experience up to 3 years post degree.

Proficiency in technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word)

Experience with geologic, engineering, scientific or general environmental projects and data interpretation.

The selected candidate must be able to resolve conflicts with co-workers, subcontractors, and project managers and provide solutions in a professional manner.

Must be able to pass a physical exam by a physician to qualify to wear an air purifying respirator in compliance with 29 CFR  and comply with respiratory protection programs and to pass a physical exam by a physician to perform hazardous waste site operations in compliance with medical monitoring sections of 29 CFR .

A Pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state regulations is required.

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