Junior Environmental Scientist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Junior Level Environmental Scientist or Engineer to work in our Glen Mills, PA office. In this role, the candidate will provide support on a variety of environmental projects, including emergency response with significant travel and on-call support.

Due to the contract in which the position is connected, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

This position will involve providing technical support in the areas of emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action. Members of the emergency response team are responsible for maintaining on-call readiness to handle emergency responses and provide remedial and restoration guidance/solutions to clients in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Members of the team are also responsible for the planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety.

• Providing technical support in the areas of emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action.
• Planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety.
• Multi-media sampling
• Field audits and inspections
• Organizing and reviewing data, including preparing reports and file reviews
• Collection of air monitoring data
• Training and exercise support
• Contractor oversight, and related services

Responsibilities may also include training presentations; preparation of statement of qualifications and proposals, and other consulting activities.

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.

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.

• B.S. in environmental science or related degree.
• 0-5 years experience in environmental consulting, Haz Mat response, or related field.
• Strong emergency response and remediation management skills and the ability to respond quickly within a mandatory response time.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Must be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
• Must also possess the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel, and be on‑call as needed.
• Excellent communication, client interaction, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications are required.

This position requires driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good standing is required.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the general public, elected officials, business leaders, and a variety of other stakeholders.
• Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data.
• Technical and non-technical writing.
• Information and data analysis.
• Multi-tasking and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 40-hour OSHA, ICS or related training, or demonstrated first responder (environmental emergency response) experience preferred.
• Asbestos certification preferred.
• Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, water resources desirable.
• Previous experience working on EPA projects a plus.
• Expertise in training curriculum development and implementation desired.
• GIS data analysis and geo-statistics, coding (VBA, Python, etc.), and data management skills a plus.

The position requires the ability to conduct…