Remote Environmental Scientist – Landfill & Air Quality

Tetra Tech; Diamond Bar (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexibility and work-life balance

Collaborative team culture

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a self-motivated Entry-Level Environmental Scientist / Compliance Specialist to support landfill and air quality compliance services. You will analyze field and operational data, interpret air regulations, and help prepare compliance reports and permit applications.

This primarily remote role offers limited travel, collaboration with project managers and field staff, and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication including regulatory writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office — Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with field staff, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
• Interest in developing technical and leadership skills in Environmental Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret landfill air quality and landfill gas monitoring data, including SEM and emissions datasets.
• Compare data against regulatory standards, permit limits, and NSPS/NESHAP criteria to assess compliance.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports, monitoring reports, deviation analyses, and regulatory submittals.
• Support development of air quality permit applications, amendments, renewals, and emission calculations.
• Collect, manage, and organize large datasets related to air emissions, landfill gas, SEM, and compliance deadlines.
• Develop templates and trackers to support consistent reporting for multiple facilities/landfills.
• Coordinate with on-site operations, technicians, and subcontractors to meet permit requirements.
• Support Project Managers with deliverables, schedules, and client coordination including procurement and Work Orders.

Skills

Strong communication

Remote work ability

Independent work

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a self-motivated Entry-Level Environmental Scientist / Compliance Specialist to support landfill and air quality compliance services. You will analyze field and operational data, interpret air regulations, and help prepare compliance reports and permit applications.

This primarily remote role offers limited travel, collaboration with project managers and field staff, and a full benefits package.