Environmental Scientist

Full-time

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®.

We are seeking full-time Environmental Scientists for our Oakland, CA operations.

The selected candidate will provide technical support in the areas of environmental site assessment, brownfields, site investigation and remediation activities.

Work will include multi-media sampling, field audits and inspections, organizing and reviewing data, preparing reports, perform reviews, contractor oversight, and related services.

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.
  • Writing and performing technical reviews of reports.
  • Planning field investigations
  • Subcontractor oversight
  • Performing Phase I and 2 Environmental Site Assessments, brownfields assessments, site inspections, and / or site investigations on sites with potentially hazardous substances.
  • Managing projects of varying size and complexity
  • Travel to lead and support environmental projects on a local or national scale

Job Requirements :

The ideal candidate will have / be :

Strong technical writer with some knowledge about preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase II and II ESAs, Remedial Work Plans, Cost Analyses).

Should also have non-technical writing skills too.

  • Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and / or water resources a plus
  • GIS data analysis and geo-statistics, and data management skills a plus
  • Experience working on field projects under federal and state regulatory programs.
  • Previous experience working on EPA projects a plus
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations is expected
  • Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data
  • Able to recommend adaptations and modifications of scientific or engineering methods using independent judgment
  • Must be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, client interaction and project management skills are required
  • Experience with data analysis
  • Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously, strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to independently manage your workload and be flexible.
  • Able to travel and be on-call as needed
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications required

Degree / Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred

Work Environment

The work involves both office and field environments. Field work and travel are expected. Fieldwork requires regular and recurring work in variable outdoor environments, packing heavy equipment, and excavations using hand tools.

A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated areas, is required. Work is performed where terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with vegetation.

Climate ranges from extremely dry to extremely wet and from hot to cold. Rain, snow, wind, or dust may be encountered. The work may require the use of protective clothing.

  • Field work is anticipated to be in remote areas. You must also be able to work in outdoor areas during all seasons, both hot and cold.
  • Must be able to conduct fieldwork in a variety of environments and topography, including walking on uneven terrain.
  • Must be able to carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds).
  • Must be able to don personal protective gear as needed.
  • This position requires you to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
  • This position requires roughly 35% travel, you must be able to travel.

The Salary Range for this position is $64,480 - $72,000

At Tetra Tech, we understand the importance of providing you with the resources and opportunities you need to be a successful member of our organization.

One of the most important and valuable resources is your employee benefits package. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive package of benefit plans designed to offer you both

choice and flexibility to secure the coverage that best meets your needs.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

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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  • Organization : 103 EMI
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Members of the team are also responsible for the planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety. Work will include :

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  • Field audits and inspections.
  • Organizing and reviewing data.
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  • Planning field investigations
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  • Performing Phase I and 2 Environmental Site Assessments, brownfields assessments, site inspections, and / or site investigations on sites with potentially hazardous substances.
  • Managing projects of varying size and complexity
  • Travel to lead and support environmental projects on a local or national scale

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Strong technical writer with some knowledge about preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase II and II ESAs, Remedial Work Plans, Cost Analyses).

Should also have non-technical writing skills too.

  • Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and / or water resources a plus
  • GIS data analysis and geo-statistics, and data management skills a plus
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A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated areas, is required. Work is performed where terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with vegetation.

Climate ranges from extremely dry to extremely wet and from hot to cold. Rain, snow, wind, or dust may be encountered. The work may require the use of protective clothing.

  • Field work is anticipated to be in remote areas. You must also be able to work in outdoor areas during all seasons, both hot and cold.
  • Must be able to conduct fieldwork in a variety of environments and topography, including walking on uneven terrain.
  • Must be able to carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds).
  • Must be able to don personal protective gear as needed.
  • This position requires you to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
  • This position requires roughly 35% travel, you must be able to travel.

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At Tetra Tech, we understand the importance of providing you with the resources and opportunities you need to be a successful member of our organization.

One of the most important and valuable resources is your employee benefits package. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive package of benefit plans designed to offer you both

choice and flexibility to secure the coverage that best meets your needs.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

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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.

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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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