Junior Level Geologist

Tetra Tech; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an entry-level Geologist to join our Earth Sciences team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role supports environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects with fieldwork and data interpretation responsibilities.

Candidates should have a geology degree (BSc or MSc) and up to 2 years of experience, with willingness to travel ~50%. OSHA/Hazmat, First Aid/CPR, and field sampling experience are pluses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or a related technical discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to ~50%.
• Field experience including soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing.
• Experience in hazardous waste site investigations and sampling is a plus; Phase I/II site assessments are a plus.
• 40-Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus; 30-Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus.
• First Aid and CPR training are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry and/or junior level field and technical support on environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise fieldwork, sampling, design, construction oversight, and report writing.
• Review progress with management and assist in proposals and qualification statements.
• Perform tasks in line with applicable regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Soil logging

Data interpretation

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

gINT

Surfer

LogPlot

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geologist to our Earth Sciences team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry and/or junior level field and technical support on environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, primarily in the areas related to geology, hydrogeology, and data interpretation/ visualization.
• Under general supervision, candidate will plan, conduct, and supervise tasks such as fieldwork, sampling, design, construction oversight, operations, and maintenance (O&M), and report writing on environmental and engineering projects.
• Candidate will perform projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations including reviewing progress and evaluating results.
• The candidate will also Review progress with management and prepare, develop, and assist in the preparation of proposals and qualification statements.

Candidate Will Also

• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen due to the service we provide our client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or a related technical discipline .
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 50%.
• Field experience, if any, should include soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing.
• Experience in performing hazardous waste site investigations and various types of sampling, including low-flow groundwater sampling, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, and air sampling is desired; remediation experience is a plus.
• Experience performing Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments is a plus.
• 40-Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus. 30-Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus.
• First Aid and CPR training are a plus.

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.

Perform field investigations that could potentially require the following: Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples; moving earth via shovels or hand augers; lifting of pumps, other remediation equipment, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items weighing between 1 and 50 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical and chemical hazards. Ability to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities. Field work often involves extended hours on site.

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.

Field work will include indoor and outdoor environments that are hot & humid, cold, and occasionally wet. Field work will be conducted on hazardous waste sites, non-hazardous waste sites, active and in-active filling stations, active and in-active industrial facilities, commercial properties, and federal installations. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing. Travel required may be up to 50%.

Language & Communication Skills:

Candidate must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking. Spanish Language – writing and speaking fluency is a plus.

Other Skills:

Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. AutoCAD, Arc GIS, Surfer, gINT, and LogPlot are a plus.

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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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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