Environmental Geologist or Scientist Mid-Level

Tetra Tech; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Geologist or Scientist to join our field team based in Germantown, MD, with site work primarily in Frederick, Carroll and Baltimore counties. The role requires U.S. citizenship due to project requirements.

The position supports environmental assessment and remediation projects, including due diligence, report preparation, and field activities. Travel is substantial (about 75%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental science required.
• 3–5 years related experience in environmental assessment/remediation preferred.
• Willingness to perform field work ~75%.
• HazWoper certification preferred; able to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supporting technical roles for projects.
• Record field data, write reports, generate figures and tables, manage data.
• Perform Phase I and II ESAs.
• Conduct environmental due diligence and investigations at CERCLA, RCRA, and other sites.
• Collect soil and water samples using various techniques.
• Plan and coordinate with subcontractors and field personnel.
• Support proposals and marketing efforts.
• Work safely and report health and safety incidents.

Skills

Field work

Environmental assessment

Phase I/II ESAs

Data management

Reporting

Education

BSc in Geology or Environmental Science

MS/MA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Environmental Geologist or Scientist Mid-Level

Tetra Tech is adding a Mid-Level Environmental Scientist or Geologist to our field team based in Germantown, Md, with field work locations primarily in Frederick, Carroll and Baltimore counties. This position requires the employee 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.

Your Role :

This position will provide mid-level geologist or scientist to support various environmental assessment/remediation projects. Work includes due diligence work, report preparation, and various environmental field work. Field work and travel is estimated to be 75%. Capable of assuming responsibility for routine to complex tasks/projects. Experience in leading field crews is desirable.

• Assume lead and supporting technical role for projects.
• Record field data, write reports, generate figures and tables, manage data.
• Perform Phase I and II ESAs.
• Conduct environmental due diligence and perform Investigations at CERCLA, RCRA, and other impacted sites.
• Collect soil and water samples using various sampling techniques (soil, sediment, groundwater surface water, waste)
• Plan and coordinate directly with subcontractors and field personnel.
• Assume supporting roles in proposals and marketing.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Other duties as be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in geology or environmental science is required, Master’s degree (MS/MA) a plus, but not required.
• 3-5 years directly related professional experience and/or training in environmental assessment/remediation related work preferred
• Stormwater pollution prevention compliance experience, a plus
• Erosion and Sediment Control compliance inspection experience, a plus
• Willingness and ability to perform field work at various locations, approximately 75%.
• 40-hour HazWoper Certification preferred. Ability to obtain certification within 90-days, required.

Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands of field activities include:

• Sampling work may include lifting, maneuvering, positioning, and operating sampling/testing equipment (pumps, hoses, power cables, hand augers, sampling tools, etc.).
• Operation of field equipment and movement over rough terrain.
• Traversing and remaining motionless for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project work will entail a mix of office work and field work. Office work will be in a typical office environment with controlled conditions. Field work will entail work in a wide range of outdoor conditions, including work in adverse weather conditions, such as high heat, extreme cold, and precipitation and on unimproved job sites where dense vegetation, uneven ground, and physical obstacles may be present. Project worksites will typically be within the eastern United States but may include travel to/work at sites across the United States and internationally. Field project durations may range from one day to several weeks.

Language & Communication Skills Instructions/Suggestions: You may want to include here the written and oral communication requirements; must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking, etc.; Report writing requirements, etc.

Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents and procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write detailed reports, business correspondence, and procedures suitable for client submittal. Ability to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from groups of coworkers, clients, customers, and the public. Effective communication skills, both orally and in written form. Must be fluent in the English language – reading, writing, and speaking.

Ability to evaluate basic and complex issues, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Strong technical, writing, and verbal communication skills required. General computer, word processing, and spreadsheet capabilities are required, along with experience with using Microsoft Office applications (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, etc.). Knowledge/experience in computer-based, geosciences-related, graphics software, data evaluation software, electronic field data collection, and/or groundwater flow/contaminant transport modeling is desirable, but not necessary.

Life at Tetra Tech The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• 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.