Environmental Scientist/Engineer (Mid-Level)
Location
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA | United States
Job 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 :
Candidate will perform a variety of office and field tasks, including site investigations, field sampling, and related work. The candidate will provide office support for data management, use GIS software tools to manage and analyze data, prepare reports, and maintain the required documentation and forms.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Performing site visits and field sampling, such as stormwater sampling, visual observations, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) compliance inspections, and other environmental-related field activities
- Preparing and collaborating on environmental compliance reports, sampling plans, government memorandums, engineering designs, and presentations
- Developing solutions by using technical scientific principles, theories, practices, engineering standards, and existing technologies
- Collecting, entering, and interpreting data by conducting analyses to compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations
- Developing and designing control measures, such as green infrastructure and BMPs, for stormwater and erosion and sediment control (ESC) compliance
- Interacting with and developing relationships with clients, facility personnel, and project staff
- Coordinating and managing meetings and training sessions
- Working as part of a team under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g., geology, environmental science or engineering, any scientific-related field)
- At least 3-5 years of experience with NPDES permit compliance
- Experience developing and implementing SWPPP and SPCC plans, researching regulatory applicability, and conducting compliance inspections
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other common business software and web-based applications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Works collaboratively in teams and independently when necessary
- Attention to detail is required. The successful candidate must be able to observe, evaluate, and document site field conditions and communicate changes in field conditions to senior staff Ability to interface with clients, subcontractors, working groups, and internal customers required
- Must possess a valid driver's license • Able to conduct field work, tolerate variable environmental conditions, walk on uneven surfaces, and lift and carry at least 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications: BS/BA degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g., geology, environmental science or environmental engineering, any scientific related field) is required
Master's degrees in relevant scientific discipline are preferred • Certifications for stormwater management, green infrastructure, ESC, and flood plain management
Experience with the following:
- ESRI suite of GIS software products, including ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox
- Writing technical government memorandums and reports
- Water resource design for stream restoration, stormwater, and erosion and sediment control
- Managing project teams to gather field data and prepare technical reports
Physical Demands: - Candidate must be able to walk large project sites and must be physically able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment (such as sampling tools, GPS unit, field monitoring equipment and cameras) during field work.
- Field activities take place in a variety of weather conditions and can occur in remote locations and include areas of uneven terrain or occur during harsh weather.
- Candidate must be able to sit at a desk / computer in an office environment for office-based tasks.
Work Environment: - We are building a tight-knit team that is excited about working together to develop new opportunities and successes for the team. Everyone on our team is critical and works collaboratively to achieve a common goal.
- We have high expectations for professional development - we want everyone to become an expert. Regardless of where you may be now, after a year with our team you will be an expert in something, and we will help you along the way.
- While we commend hard work, we are interested in people who are resourceful and effective - who get the right things done at the right time. At Tetra Tech, you will work with people who come in every morning to decide what needs to be done to accomplish the goals we have all helped define, and then take ownership for the speed of the execution on those goals.
- The work environment will consist of a mix of office and field work.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 450 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-21,000 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.
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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 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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