Junior Environmental Scientist (Remote)

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®.

Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are seeking a Junior Environmental Science and Permitting candidate to support work in our Boston, MA office for our established and growing business in renewable energy, transmission, and federal programs.

Your Role

• Provide support for ongoing projects addressing environmental concerns of renewable energy (offshore and terrestrial wind power), linear infrastructure (i.e., transmission lines and pipelines), and other types of projects throughout North America.
• Perform lead or support functions working directly with renewable energy Project Managers, assisting in task management, organization, and client deliverable development.
• Support client coordination activities, create meeting minutes, document and track task assignments.
• Perform due diligence and local, state and federal permitting for energy projects, including writing permit documents, NEPA documents, mitigation plans, and other documents required under the Endangered Species Act and other environmental rules and regulations.
• Support project development (i.e., work scopes, proposals and costs), compliance strategy development, and promote a high level of technical competence in our work products.
• Support project administration including subcontracting, invoicing, project financials and managing budgets.
  
  

Qualifications

• At a minimum a B.A. or B.S. in an applicable field (i.e., environmental science/policy/engineering, natural resources planning, biology, ecology or geography, or a closely related discipline).
• Entry level with demonstrated experience in environmental industry, ideally in offshore wind or power transmission.
• Detail oriented, with strong technical skills, including data management, analysis, and QA/QC.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker, problem solver, and technical report writer.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction.
• Highly motivated and ability to work very well in a team environment, as well as independently.
• A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
  
  

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 public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

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—28,000 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 www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits

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: 194 CES