Senior Environmental GIS/Data Scientist

The Civil Engineer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a part-time Senior Environmental GIS/data scientist based in Chicago, IL. The role supports diverse U.S. projects, including federal, state, and commercial clients, with emphasis on geospatial and environmental data management.

Responsibilities include data analysis, visualization (static and interactive), 3D point cloud work, and development of data workflows and web systems while collaborating with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Must have analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• canditates must be able to interpret environmental data and perform geostatistical analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support site investigations, regulatory compliance, and remedial actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Portal for ArcGIS

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Datastore

ArcGIS GeoEvent Server

ArcGIS Spatiotemporal Datastore

Scribe

EQuIS

SQL Server

Job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a part-time Senior Environmental GIS/data scientist based in Chicago, IL. Position Summary This position will support a wide variety of projects and clients throughout the United States. This position may support a variety of contracts, including federal, state, and commercial clients. This position functions as subject-matter expert on environmental GIS and data management, providing high-level technical guidance and support on tasks including geospatial and environmental database management; data analysis and reporting including statistical analysis, interpolation, and raster algebra; data and web system architecture; environmental data collection with a focus on surveying and 3D-point cloud data acquisition; and environmental data visualization, including static and interactive web-based solutions.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Support environmental projects and task orders including site investigations, regulatory compliance activities, and remedial actions.
• Support the management/administration of enterprise GIS environments.
• Interpret environmental data, including performing complex geostatistical analyses such as spatial interpolation, raster algebra.
• Develop data visualization products in both static and web-based interactive solutions, with a focus on Esri applications.
• Support development and maintenance of environment data management workflows, including data architecture/workflow design.
• Support field data collection activities, including surveying and 3D point cloud data acquisition and processing.
• Communicate and interact with project clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support the development and implementation of environmental plans and procedures.
• Develop and/or deliver training, planning, and preparedness efforts under federal and state contracts.
• Assist in supporting emergency preparedness and response and disaster recovery activities, including potential support within an incident management structure or as a technical subject matter resource.
• Prepare technical report deliverables, including data evaluation, interpretation, and presentation.

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 60 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience.
• Extensive experience with Esri’s ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Enterprise (Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Datastore, ArcGIS GeoEvent Server, ArcGIS Spatiotemporal Datastore).
• Extensive experience developing data visualization products, including static products using ArcGIS Pro or similar software, and interactive web-based products using ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS.
• Experience designing/evaluating environmental data management workflows, including use of common environmental software and underlying applications (Scribe, EQuIS, SQL Server).
• Detailed knowledge of surveying techniques and technology, including the collection and processing of 3D point cloud datasets.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal). Must also be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.

In addition, the following is required:

• Passing a criminal background check.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER and 8-Hour refresher certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk around project sites in all types of terrain and be physically able to carry up to 35 pounds of equipment.
• Must be able to complete medical monitoring program.
• Role responsibilities may include project site visits and field work up to approximately 10%, which could include overnight travel.
• Site work may be completed outdoors within the U.S. during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.

Additional Information

• This part-time position requires approximately 10% travel.
• This position will mostly consist of a hybrid schedule, with office and remote work flexibility.
• Work will occur during standard work hours, with the potential to occasionally support emergency response activities during nights/weekends.
• Driving on an occasional basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Life at Tetra Tech

• 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.

Benefits

Tetra Tech offers a basic core medical plan and our 401k retirement plan for this position. The rate of pay for this position is $90 - $110 per hour, depending on education, experience, skills, and location. Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project. Qualifications - External About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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