Tetra Tech, Inc.
Environmental Scientist/Technical Writer
Tetra Tech, Inc., Cocoa, Florida, United States, 32922
The Tetra Tech Cocoa, Florida office is seeking professional and motivated candidates to fill a Mid- Environmental Scientist/Geologist with a minimum of 4 years of experience writing and preparing technical documents associated with environmental remediation projects at hazardous waste sites. This position primarily serves as the lead technical author and will support work under federal / state regulatory authorities for both our government and our commercial clients across the United States. The successful candidate will have a unique set of technical, communication, organizational and leadership skills and will deliver high quality technical documents by serving as lead author and/or coordinating with other team members. A hybrid and/or remote working environment is an option for suitable candidates.
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:
Responsibilities: The Mid-Level Environmental Scientist or Geologist will play a key role in serving as the lead author and coordinator for preparing environmental reports in support of a variety of projects throughout the Southeast region and broader United States. Primary responsibilities of the position include:
* Prepare environmental reports (formal technical documents and interim PowerPoint updates) for client and regulatory review, including data interpretation, tabulation and mapping of analytical results, evaluating and establishing patterns and trends exhibited by such data and determining compliance with regulatory requirements.* In coordination with the Project Manager (PM), interpret project environmental reporting needs based on regulatory structure and requirements, develop required activities for environmental reporting development, set milestone schedules, track progress, deliver updates and work with the PM to resolve blockers.* Environmental reporting includes projects in various phases including environmental assessments, site investigations, remedial investigations, risk assessments, feasibility studies, remedial designs, remedial construction, remedial operations and maintenance, and site close out. Project work is completed under CERCLA or RCRA federal regulations, along with appropriate state regulations.* Coordinate with the PM, technical and administrative staff in support of environmental reporting preparation.* Additionally, field work may be required. The physical demands of this position require the ability to lift and maneuver equipment and filled sample coolers, in a range of weather conditions.* Typical field tasks will include field work planning and preparation, drilling and monitoring well installation oversight, logging soil boreholes, remedial system implementation (e.g. subsurface injections) and operation and maintenance, and report preparation including text, tables and figures. Field work will also consist of the collection and proper documentation of soil and groundwater samples to define the nature and extent of soil and groundwater contamination.* Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Strong technical analytical skills and demonstrated excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills are fundamental to this position and are required.* Must be highly motivated, customer-focused and work well in a team environment.* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are highly desired.* Prior experience preparing technical documents following CERCLA and RCRA federal regulations is required.* Knowledge of CERCLA and RCRA federal regulations and demonstrated ability to follow appropriate state regulations is required.* In-depth knowledge of requirements for technical reporting and documentation.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.* Current and valid U.S. driver's license.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Education & Experience: The candidate must have the following education and experience:
* BS degree in geology, engineering, science or a related technical field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.* Professional registration, i.e., Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) is a plus.* 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training is a plus.* Minimum 4 years of experience with increasing responsibility in the environmental restoration consulting market (advanced degree(s) may substitute for 1-3 years of experience), including a strong background in environmental site characterization and remediation.* Experience with assessment and cleanup governed by CERCLA and RCRA on Federal projects is required.* Prior experience with DoD and/or NASA projects is highly desired.* Proven ability to lead preparation of complex technical documents.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this position include office work and may require sitting for long periods.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most work is anticipated to be office-based, however some travel (primarily by car, but may include air travel) will be required for field work or client meetings at client sites - anticipated to be approximately 10 to 20 percent of the time. Remote work may be considered depending on location of candidate proximal to hiring offices.
Language & Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills are essential for this position. Candidate must be fluent in the English language, both in speaking and writing. Candidate will be responsible for report and proposal writing as well as verbal presentations for project summaries and technical status.
Mathematical Skills: The candidate must possess mathematical skills commensurate with having earned a BS degree in science, engineering or a related technical field.
Other Skills: Candidate must have the ability to work well in a professional and team-oriented environment, as well as independently. Candidate should possess strong organizational and leadership skills and be client focused. Must possess basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and Adobe Reader. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is desirable but not required. Knowledge/experience in computer-based, geosciences-related, graphics software, data evaluation software, electronic field data collection, and/or groundwater flow/contaminant transport modeling is desirable.
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 health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 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.
Additional Information
* Organization: 112 EGS
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:
Responsibilities: The Mid-Level Environmental Scientist or Geologist will play a key role in serving as the lead author and coordinator for preparing environmental reports in support of a variety of projects throughout the Southeast region and broader United States. Primary responsibilities of the position include:
* Prepare environmental reports (formal technical documents and interim PowerPoint updates) for client and regulatory review, including data interpretation, tabulation and mapping of analytical results, evaluating and establishing patterns and trends exhibited by such data and determining compliance with regulatory requirements.* In coordination with the Project Manager (PM), interpret project environmental reporting needs based on regulatory structure and requirements, develop required activities for environmental reporting development, set milestone schedules, track progress, deliver updates and work with the PM to resolve blockers.* Environmental reporting includes projects in various phases including environmental assessments, site investigations, remedial investigations, risk assessments, feasibility studies, remedial designs, remedial construction, remedial operations and maintenance, and site close out. Project work is completed under CERCLA or RCRA federal regulations, along with appropriate state regulations.* Coordinate with the PM, technical and administrative staff in support of environmental reporting preparation.* Additionally, field work may be required. The physical demands of this position require the ability to lift and maneuver equipment and filled sample coolers, in a range of weather conditions.* Typical field tasks will include field work planning and preparation, drilling and monitoring well installation oversight, logging soil boreholes, remedial system implementation (e.g. subsurface injections) and operation and maintenance, and report preparation including text, tables and figures. Field work will also consist of the collection and proper documentation of soil and groundwater samples to define the nature and extent of soil and groundwater contamination.* Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Strong technical analytical skills and demonstrated excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills are fundamental to this position and are required.* Must be highly motivated, customer-focused and work well in a team environment.* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are highly desired.* Prior experience preparing technical documents following CERCLA and RCRA federal regulations is required.* Knowledge of CERCLA and RCRA federal regulations and demonstrated ability to follow appropriate state regulations is required.* In-depth knowledge of requirements for technical reporting and documentation.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.* Current and valid U.S. driver's license.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Education & Experience: The candidate must have the following education and experience:
* BS degree in geology, engineering, science or a related technical field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.* Professional registration, i.e., Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) is a plus.* 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training is a plus.* Minimum 4 years of experience with increasing responsibility in the environmental restoration consulting market (advanced degree(s) may substitute for 1-3 years of experience), including a strong background in environmental site characterization and remediation.* Experience with assessment and cleanup governed by CERCLA and RCRA on Federal projects is required.* Prior experience with DoD and/or NASA projects is highly desired.* Proven ability to lead preparation of complex technical documents.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this position include office work and may require sitting for long periods.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most work is anticipated to be office-based, however some travel (primarily by car, but may include air travel) will be required for field work or client meetings at client sites - anticipated to be approximately 10 to 20 percent of the time. Remote work may be considered depending on location of candidate proximal to hiring offices.
Language & Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills are essential for this position. Candidate must be fluent in the English language, both in speaking and writing. Candidate will be responsible for report and proposal writing as well as verbal presentations for project summaries and technical status.
Mathematical Skills: The candidate must possess mathematical skills commensurate with having earned a BS degree in science, engineering or a related technical field.
Other Skills: Candidate must have the ability to work well in a professional and team-oriented environment, as well as independently. Candidate should possess strong organizational and leadership skills and be client focused. Must possess basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and Adobe Reader. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is desirable but not required. Knowledge/experience in computer-based, geosciences-related, graphics software, data evaluation software, electronic field data collection, and/or groundwater flow/contaminant transport modeling is desirable.
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 health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 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.
Additional Information
* Organization: 112 EGS