The Tetra Tech Cocoa, Florida office is seeking to fill a Mid- to Senior Environmental Scientist with a minimum of 8 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. A hybrid and/or remote working environment is an option for suitable candidates. This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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Your Role:

 • 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.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to others in support of their functions.
• Provide mentoring to junior project staff to support individual growth and successful project delivery.

Qualifications:

• 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 8 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

.• 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.
• Must be a United States citizen.