Environmental Scientist/Engineer Entry-Junior level
Job Description
Tetra Tech, Inc., an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking a motivated, intelligent, and experienced professional for a Junior Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer position. Work location is at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.
Your Role:
- Support Senior staff and on-site technical leads through the collection, analyzing, and development of reports in support of environmental programs for federal, state, and local clients.
- Support Department of Defense Environmental Programs such as environmental water quality, air quality, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, solid waste, toxics, and planning.
o Support the review/update of Hazardous Waste Management Plans
o Support the review/update of Solid Waste Management Plans
o Support the review/update of Qualified Recycling Program Plan
o Support the review/update of SPCC Plans and tank inventories
o Assist in performing inspections and administering maintenance program for landfill
- Conduct soil, water, and air sampling to validate the presence or absence of contaminants.
o Sampling/analysis/report development for RCRA and NPDES permit requirements
- Support Department of Defense and other agencies Air Quality Program to include
o Assist with Title V compliance reviews
o Support the development of Greenhouse Gas Inventories and reporting
o NSR, PSD, and Title V permitting.
o Perform annual inspections, including CARB Method 9 VEE testing
o Support other environmental protocols as required.
- Performs technical writing for review/approval by senior level personnel.
- Perform EESOH-MIS VOC content reviews, supports landfill sampling and reporting.
- Supports AQ Records management through APIMS data entry
- Coordinates with installation personnel on the scheduling of inspections and testing.
- Data review, option evaluation, applicability review, and recommendation of best results for review by senior staff.
- Supports senior staff regarding client interaction and presentation of options and results.
- Assist in the production of deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Environmental Studies or related field or equivalent related work experience.
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Knowledge of the United States Air Force or other DoD organizations preferred.
- Knowledge of California rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental issues in the state of California.
- Ability to interact and communicate directly with the client and provide options and results of deliverables.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CARB Method 9 Certification.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight line driver’s license.
- Excellent communications, technical report writing, fact and research finding.
- Sampling, field work, using measuring instruments, data analyses and reporting.
- Computer skills, MS Excel, Word, ACCESS, adobe.
- Must be able to obtain a government security clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
