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Company: Tetra Tech
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace

Description

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.

 

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

 

Your Role:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.   Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer (Jr. Level) to work in our Newark, DE or Pittsburgh, PA office to provide support on a variety of environmental projects, including emergency response with significant travel and on-call support.

This position will involve providing technical support in the areas of emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action.  Members of the emergency response team are responsible for maintaining on-call readiness to handle emergency responses and provide remedial and restoration guidance/solutions to clients in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Members of the team are also responsible for the planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety.  Work will include multi-media sampling, field audits and inspections, organizing and reviewing data, preparing reports, file reviews, collection of air monitoring data, training and exercise support, contractor oversight, and related services. Responsibilities may also include training presentations; preparation of statement of qualifications and proposals, and other consulting activities. Work for other government and private sector clients in these areas is also possible.

Qualifications:

0-5 years experience in environmental consulting, HazMat response, or related field required. Strong emergency response and remediation management skills and the ability to respond quickly within a mandatory response time required. Knowledge of federal and state regulations also required. Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, water resources desirable. Previous experience working on EPA projects a plus.

Must be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment. Must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel, and be on-call as needed. Excellent communication, client interaction, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications are required. Expertise in training curriculum development and implementation is also desired. GIS data analysis and geo-statistics, coding (VBA, Python, etc.), and data management skills a plus. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and pass a motor vehicle records check.

Desired Skills in the ideal candidate include but are not limited to:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the general public, elected officials, business leaders, and a variety of other stakeholders.  
  • Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Technical and non-technical writing
  • Information and data analysis
  • Multi-tasking and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and pass a motor vehicle records check.

Education and Certifications:

 B.S. in environmental science or related degree required. 40-hour OSHA, ICS or related training, or demonstrated first responder (environmental emergency response) experience preferred. Asbestos certification preferred but not required.  

Physical Demands:

The position requires the ability to conduct field work. Ability to carry field equipment (30 to 40 pounds) and don personal protective gear as needed. Work in outdoor areas during all seasons and weather.

Work Environment:

The position's primary work environment is office/field.  The position will require occasional travel to client sites and other locations to conduct meetings, site visits, etc.  These sites may be outside, exposing the candidate to weather conditions and varying terrain.  Site visits or other meetings may involve long periods of time in a motor vehicle.  Some occasional evening and/or weekend w

 

About Tetra Tech:

 

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

 

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

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

 

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

 

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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