Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech's Chicago, IL office is seeking an entry level Geologist / Environmental Scientist to perform site investigation and remediation. The selected candidate will support environmental investigations within field and office settings. This position may include a hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 40 miles of the local Chicago, IL office.
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 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.
Your Role:
Completing field data collection activities, including soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling.
Conduct Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, as well as UST closure and corrective action investigations.
Logging and USCS classification of collected soil cores.
Field oversight and management of subcontractors during completion of geophysical surveys and private utility clearances; drilling and installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil gas probes; and excavation and other remedial activities.
Support in preparation of technical reports, including data tabulation, interpretation, and presentation within tables and figures.
Communication and interaction with vendors, clients, and subcontractors.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
BS degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related science field.
1 – 3 years of environmental consulting or related experience. Previous experience with site investigations, remediation, or field sampling.
OHSA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required.
Asbestos certification preferred but not required.
Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Must be highly motivated, customer focused and work well in a team environment.
Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Teams) is required.
Ability to perform field work in various seasonal conditions is required.
Ability to travel and perform field work (approx. 25-50% of field work required).
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.
Target salary range: $55,000 to $65,000. 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.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- 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.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
- Organization: 117 ECS
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