Geologist​/Environmental Engineer

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Geologist/Environmental Engineer to our team based in Orlando, FL.

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.

We are seeking entry‑mid‑level Geologist/Environmental Engineers to support environmental due diligence, assessment and remediation projects. Employees will, under supervision of a professional geologist/Professional Engineer, perform scientific and technical tasks such as fieldwork, sampling, well‑site observation and data collection, preparation of graphs and maps, report writing, and assisting in report preparation. Work will include general environmental assignments including environmental due diligence studies, petroleum site assessments and remedial investigations.

Perform environmental projects in accordance with EPA, FDOT, FDEP, DERM and other county, state, and federal regulations. Perform field assessment and remediation activities as directed by supervisor.

• Perform project tasks on public and private sector environmental projects.
• Significant involvement as team member on field tasks including soil and groundwater sampling, well installation oversight, environmental site assessments, etc.
• Assist in preparation of work plans and reports under direction of senior staff.
• Assist in data evaluation and report preparation for Petroleum, Agri‑chemical, CERCLA and RCRA sites.
• Perform accurate data collection, documentation, and transmittal to file repository.
• Make field determinations and perform problem solving based on site data.
• Interpret basic geologic information; prepare boring logs, cross sections, and groundwater flow maps.
• Assist with field testing for estimation of aquifer hydraulic properties and evaluation of aquifer test data.
• Conduct statistical analysis of data sets to support project objectives.

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Geology, Engineering, environmental science, or a related physical science.

0‑5 years of related experience.

• Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently and in groups.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply environmental regulations and agency guidance documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel to job sites around Florida, occasionally for multiple days.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Applicant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Applicant is regularly required to talk or hear. The Applicant frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The Applicant is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and or smell. The Applicant must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will frequently work independently or…