Geologist/Environmental Scientist (Mid-Level) - Irvine, CA

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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.

Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We currently seeking a Geologist or Environmental Scientist (Mid-Level) with outstanding technical capabilities who can help us advance our practices. Our project base includes environmental site assessments and complex site investigations, often coupled with the application of innovative site remediation technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Performing Phase I ESAs.
• Field oversight of site investigations, contamination assessments, hydrogeologic investigations, Phase II ESAs, aquifer testing, including chemical and hydrogeological data evaluation and mapping, data visualization, regulatory agency interactions, and reporting.
• Performing field work including collecting soil, soil vapor, and groundwater samples, remediation system operation and maintenance, and air quality monitoring.
• Logging soils using ASTM and/or Unified Soil Classification System.
• Evaluating, designing, and implementing a variety of remediation programs.
• Scoping and delivering a variety of project assignments, including responsibility for budget and schedule management.

The selected individual will report to senior personnel but will be expected to be able to work largely independently, while following Tetra Tech's risk and quality management policies. At times, the selected individual may delegate assignments to junior personnel and be responsible for overseeing completion of tasks within budgetary, schedule, and other internal and external constraints. Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, earth sciences, hydrogeology, or environmental science or similar degree.
• 3 to 7 years of direct relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with technical requirements for environmental site investigations and groundwater monitoring in California.
• Experience with ASTM Environmental Site Assessments.
• This position requires 40 hours of OSHA health and safety training for working with potentially contaminated materials, annual 8-hour refresher courses, first aid training (every three years), CPR training (every year), and annual medical monitoring (training provided as needed).
• The ability and willingness to perform field work and travel are also required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word.
• Experience logging soils following the USCS and/or ASTM standards.
• Possesses strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and have good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to sometimes work long hours in the field under sometimes adverse conditions.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and have no criminal record.
• Excellent technical writing skills for environmental consulting applications are required as are outstanding engineering/scientific problem-solving abilities.

The selected candidate will demonstrate a passion for the business of environmental consulting, technical excellence and quality, leadership potential, a commitment to learning and growth, and the desire to build a rewarding career.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Yr.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 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.

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

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.