Junior Field Environmental Scientist – Sampling & Remediation

Tetra Tech; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Junior-level Environmental Scientist based in Fenton, MO, to support environmental projects across IA, NE, KS and MO. You will gain field data collection experience and assist with data analysis and reporting while receiving mentoring and professional development opportunities.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a willingness to travel and work outdoors, and will involve coordination with residents and EPA clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering field is required.
• 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training are required to perform this work. If the successful candidate does not already possess this training, Tetra Tech will provide training prior to initiating regular work duties in the field.
• 0 to 3 years of experience with hazardous materials, sampling of environmental media (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), environmental consulting or related activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil samples from residential properties where permission has been granted by the property owner.
• Prepare samples for analysis via an x-ray florescence (XRF) spectrometer.
• Analyze soil samples for lead and other heavy metals using an XRF spectrometer.
• Prepare field sketches and other documentation related to residential soil sampling.
• Provide oversight of excavation crews contracted to remove lead-contaminated soils from residential properties.
• Coordination with other project team members and residents to ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of EPA.
• Preparation of sampling plans and health and safety plans.
• Field studies requiring the collection of soil, groundwater and indoor air samples.
• Interpretation of sample data and preparation of data summary reports.
• Regular maintenance and calibration of equipment used during field studies.
• Support other environmental studies throughout the four-state region.
• This position will require extensive outdoor work and may occasionally require overnight travel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Junior-level Environmental Scientist based in Fenton, MO, to support environmental projects across IA, NE, KS and MO. You will gain field data collection experience and assist with data analysis and reporting while receiving mentoring and professional development opportunities.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a willingness to travel and work outdoors, and will involve coordination with residents and EPA clients.