Environmental Scientist/Technical Writer

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.

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

• 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.
  
  

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:

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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.

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