What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Geologist (Mid-Level) position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Geologist (Mid-Level) to our Environmental Science team based in Austin, TX.
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.
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:
We are seeking a motivated Mid-Level Geologist to assist in growing Tetra Tech’s Texas environmental business. Candidate must be highly motivated and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel as needed, possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.
Tetra Tech is seeking a Mid-Level Geologist to join our Houston, Texas team to provide support on various environmental projects throughout Texas. This position will support a variety of environmental contracts, including commercial and local government. Duties will include:
- Manage project tasks and financials and lead junior staff during projects.
- The preparation of charts, boring logs, and cross-sections depicting subsurface conditions.
- Develop proposals including scope of work and budgetary estimates.
- Field work will include but is not limited to directing the installation of soil borings and groundwater monitoring wells, groundwater/soil sampling, site inspections, and subcontractor oversight.
- The position may require extensive outdoor work as well as extended overnight travel. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- BS degree or equivalent in any of the multi-disciplined environmental sciences, engineering, or geologic sciences required.
- Four to eight years’ experience in the environmental industry or related environmental consulting experience.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel required. ArcGIS experience is a plus.
- Applicant must possess excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
- Previous experience or education with site investigations, remediation, sampling, and knowledge of TCEQ and/or RRC programs is beneficial.
- Applicant must also be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
- Applicant must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check.
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Life at Tetra Tech:
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
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