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Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
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.
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Tetra Tech is currently seeking a self-motivated, Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Compliance Specialist to help expand our firm's operations. As an Environmental Scientist/Compliance Specialist, you will compare field site data to regulatory standards for compliance, interpret and follow regulations and regulatory permit conditions, write compliance reports, draft regulatory permits, and prepare calculations related to air emissions and other solid waste industry operations. Areas of compliance will include landfill gas monitoring, leachate collection systems, landfill gas-to-energy systems, air quality monitoring and permitting, solid waste facility permitting including landfills and other waste operations, composting operations, other general permitting in assistance to engineering for construction projects, and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)/National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAP) compliance services and reporting.
This position will primarily be remote, with very limited travel or on-site work required. The work hours for this position are PST business hours. Only those located in Pacific, Mountain, and Central time zones will be considered. Candidates should be comfortable working independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively with a dispersed team. This position is eligible for our full benefits package including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), My Flex Time (MFT - paid time off), 401K, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The pay range for this position is $50K-$75K annually, based on qualifications, location, and experience. Only those that attach a cover letter will be considered. The deadline to apply is 10/1/25.
Your Role:
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs
Prepare environmental compliance reports, tables, and other regulatory submittals
Assist in the preparation of permit applications including emissions estimates and compliance analysis
Collect, manage/track, and analyze monitoring and field data (air emissions, landfill gas data, SEM, etc.)
Develop templates, trackers, and tools to ensure timely reporting
Coordinate with on-site personnel to ensure monitoring, testing, and equipment meet regulatory standards
Support project managers with deliverables, schedules, and client coordination including procurement of supplies, subcontractor coordination and Work Order development
Contribute to multidisciplinary teams on engineering, permitting, and environmental projects
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
Proficiency in MS Office – specifically Word and Excel
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment, including collaborating effectively in a remote setting and demonstrating initiative when working with limited supervision
Valid driver's license
Ability for some required travel
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Ability to develop leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
1 to 5 years of experience in environmental science, compliance, or engineering
Experience in the solid waste industry (landfills, composting operations, gas-to-energy systems) or similar sectors a plus
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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