Senior Environmental GIS/Data Scientist

Tetra Tech; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k retirement plan

Basic core medical plan

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Join Tetra Tech in Chicago as a part-time Senior Environmental GIS/Data Scientist. You will direct geospatial and environmental data efforts, support site investigations, develop static and interactive visualizations with Esri tools, and mentor junior staff.

Expect hybrid work, field data collection, and collaboration with federal, state, and commercial clients. Requirements include a 15+ year background, a GIS degree, and deep ArcGIS experience across Pro/Online/Server/Datastore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, CS, ENVI or related field.
• 15+ years of experience required.
• Extensive Esri ArcGIS Pro/Online/Enterprise experience including Portal/Server/Datastore/GeoEvent/Spatiotemporal.
• Experience visualizing data with ArcGIS Pro and web-based products.
• Design and evaluation of environmental data workflows (Scribe, EQuIS, SQL Server).
• Surveying techniques and 3D point cloud data processing knowledge.
• Strong communication and teamwork; criminal background check and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical direction across geospatial and environmental data management.
• Support site investigations, regulatory actions, and remedial work.
• Develop static and interactive data visualizations using Esri tools.
• Maintain environment data management workflows and data architecture.
• Coordinate field data collection, including 3D point clouds.
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables; mentor junior staff.

Skills

GIS analysis

Data visualization

Environmental data management

3D point cloud workflows

Statistical analysis

Project collaboration

Communication skills

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Portal for ArcGIS

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Datastore

ArcGIS GeoEvent Server

ArcGIS Spatiotemporal Datastore

Esri

Scribe

EQuIS

SQL Server

Job description

This part-time Senior Environmental GIS/Data Scientist role in Chicago, IL supports environmental GIS and data management engagements for federal, state, and commercial clients. The position serves as a subject-matter expert, providing high-level technical direction across geospatial and environmental database management, data analysis and reporting, surveying and 3D point cloud workflows, and static plus interactive web-based visualization solutions.

Role Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Extensive experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Enterprise components, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Datastore, ArcGIS GeoEvent Server, and 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 and/or 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.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal). Must be highly motivated, customer focused, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Drive on a regular basis; pass a motor vehicle record background check; maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Technologies

• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• Portal for ArcGIS
• ArcGIS Server
• ArcGIS Datastore
• ArcGIS GeoEvent Server
• ArcGIS Spatiotemporal Datastore
• Esri
• Scribe
• EQuIS
• SQL Server

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Be able to walk around project sites in all types of terrain and be physically able to carry up to 35 pounds of equipment.
• Be able to complete medical monitoring program requirements.

Work Environment

• Responsibilities may include project site visits and field work up to approximately 10%, which could include overnight travel.
• Outdoor site work may occur in the U.S. across all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.
• This part-time position requires approximately 10% travel.
• Most work will be performed on a hybrid schedule with office and remote work flexibility.
• Work will occur during standard work hours, with potential for occasional emergency response support during nights and weekends.
• Driving may be required on an occasional basis, subject to passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $90 to $110 per hour, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere valuing employee contributions.
• Learning and development opportunities for professional growth.
• Basic core medical plan.
• 401k retirement plan.

Additional Information

Health and safety are emphasized across all work, including compliance with applicable health and safety practices and protocols, along with any public health orders and regulations mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.