Senior Environmental Professional

Tetra Tech; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 103,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Professional growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Professional who will support clients across the US with a near-term focus in the Pacific Northwest.

The position will be responsible for supporting clients with environmental strategy, compliance, and permitting, and will provide project leadership and strategic direction on environmental projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The role involves preparing, reviewing and managing environmental permits, reports and regulatory

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or scientific discipline required.
• 8 - 13 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with waste, water, and air regulations.
• Ability to learn state and local municipality rules and requirements is required.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in agreed upon time.
• Ability to make and keep commitments.
• A pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by providing project leadership and strategy and leadership on environmental projects in the areas of compliance and permitting.
• Lead and support environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.
• Provide guidance related to air, water, waste, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Prepare, review and manage environmental permits, reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct environmental assessments, audits, and site evaluations to identify compliance obligations and risks.
• Manage client relationships, project schedules, deliverables, and technical work products.
• Support development and implementation of environmental management systems and sustainability initiatives.
• Perform field investigations, site inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local environmental regulations and advise on changing requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Environmental compliance

Permitting

Regulatory knowledge

Client management

Education

BS in engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Professional who will support clients across the US with a near-term focus in the Pacific Northwest. The position will be responsible for supporting clients with environmental strategy, compliance, and permitting.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support clients by providing project leadership and strategy and leadership on environmental projects in the areas of compliance and permitting.
• Lead and support environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.
• Provide guidance related to air, water, waste, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Prepare, review and manage environmental permits, reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct environmental assessments, audits, and site evaluations to identify compliance obligations and risks.
• Manage client relationships, project schedules, deliverables, and technical work products.
• Support development and implementation of environmental management systems and sustainability initiatives.
• Perform field investigations, site inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local environmental regulations and advise on changing requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in engineering or scientific discipline required.
• 8 - 13 yeas of relevant experience.
• Experience with waste, water, and air regulations.
• Ability to learn state and local municipality rules and requirements is required.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in agreed upon time.
• Ability to make and keep commitments.
• A pre‑employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Sustainability-focused MBA preferred.
• Experience with corporate sustainability strategy and planning preferred.
• Experience with facility environmental program management a plus.
• ISO14001 audit experience and certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Site visits will require use of basic tools and walking across industrial sites. This will include climbing ladders, lifting and installing monitoring equipment.
• Requires full range of motion to support field activities.
• Ability to walk across variable terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions (hot/cold temperatures, loud noises, heavy equipment, chemicals, etc.) for field work.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to travel and perform field work (50% or more of field work required).
• Office based tasks will include sitting or standing at a desk using a computer and other office equipment.
• This position is based in our Portland, OR or Seattle, WA office preferably but is open to remote candidates.
• Work will be performed in an office, field, and client site setting.
• Field sites can vary widely and typically require planning for various elements (winter: cold, snow, ice, spring/summer: heat, sun, rain, mud, autumn: cold, heat, sun, rain, wind mud). All seasons have the potential for insect or animal exposure in the field.

Additional Information:

Part‑time temporary position, no scheduled hours. Hours will vary based on project/client needs.

Target Salary Range:

Target salary range: $75.00/ hour to $105.00 / hour.

Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical. Financial Benefits: 401K.
• 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.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.