Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Staff level Engineer to our Environmental Consulting team based in Jacksonville, Florida.
Why Tetra Tech:
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.
Your Impact:
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.
Your Role:
Our Jacksonville office is seeking a staff level engineer to provide technical engineering support on environmental characterization and remediation projects for federal, municipal, commercial and industrial clients. This individual will participate in scoping, planning and execution of large, complex environmental investigation and remediation programs under CERCLA, RCRA and other regulatory programs for Federal, State, and private clients. Additionally, the candidate will actively support our technical group in evaluating innovative PFAS remediation technologies.
Collaboration and mentoring are routine within Tetra Tech. Expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into our culture as you advance in your career. The current position has the opportunity to work closely with one or more of our PhD level engineers designing and testing new environmental remediation treatment systems.
Responsibilities:
• Provide field, technical and report preparation support for CERCLA and RCRA investigations and remediation projects to include
o Planning and implementation of programs for multi-media environmental sampling and remediation operations.
o Preparation of complex documents, which include Work Plans, HASPs, SAPs, QAPPs, remedial designs, reports, etc.
o Development of design documents, calculations and workflow for investigation and remediation of hazardous waste sites.
o Development of technical specifications, scopes and cost estimates to support procurement of subcontractors including environmental cleanup contractors, remediation system erection contractors, drilling contractors, analytical laboratories, etc.
o Evaluation of bids and pricing.
• Oversee and evaluate subcontractors working on site during field operations to ensure work is carried out safely in accordance with contract specifications.
• Tabulate and assimilate field data collected into coherent products for transmittal to data management staff for upload into centralized databases.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
• Mandatory Requirements;
o Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
o 2+ years directly related professional experience in environmental consulting or closely related work.
o OSHA 40-Hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training and being current on refreshers.
o Capable of performing fieldwork, which at times can be extensive.
o Strong oral and written communication skills.
o Basic computer skills; advanced skills desirable.
o Must have a good driving record and a valid Driver's License.
• Desired experience, knowledge, and skills
o Professional engineer licensure or a path to achieve licensure within 3 years .
o Experience working on Department of Defense projects.
o Knowledge of specialized computer software needed for data evaluation and remediation design.
o Experience with equipment (i.e., pumps, flowmeters, sensors, etc.) selection and sizing.
o Strong oral and written communication skills.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Physical Demands: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Indicate any special physical requirements and lifting requirements.
The employee is frequently required to remain motionless, traverse, and perform field investigation and remediation activities that could potentially require the following: performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions; standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate collecting site information; negotiating difficult terrain for extended periods of time performing field surveys, lifting and/or carrying field equipment and other items weighing up to 40 pounds; and potential exposure to natural hazards (e.g., poison ivy). Must be able to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee will be required to travel via air or land. The employee may be required to conduct site visits and perform field activities at places and times where exposure to outdoor weather conditions is part of the working environment. Overnight travel may be required in Florida and the southeast United States typically for periods of up to 10 days. Travel for longer periods and other US or international locations are also possible. On average travel for field activities is anticipated to no more than 50%, and depending on the work being performed could be much less.
Language & Communication Skills: The ability to read, interpret, and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required. A mastery of the English language appropriate for both interpretation of written and oral instructions from numerous sources and for explanation of findings is required. The ability to prepare and write detailed site assessments notes and technical reports.
Other Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft office software, Adobe and other desktop software packages as required to prepare the requirement documents associated with this technical discipline.
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, sex, marital or familial status, 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:
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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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