Environmental Scientist

Overview

Tetra Tech, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in engineering and environmental consulting, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Mid-Level Environmental Scientist to join our Water Sciences Team located in our San Luis Obispo and/or Santa Maria, CA office. Our growing Team supports a variety of clients primarily with their stormwater, surface water, groundwater, and watershed management programs.

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.

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.

This is a mid-level position designed for a professional with a strong technical background. The successful candidate will contribute to the execution of projects, coordinate field activities, support proposal preparation, and gradually take on responsibilities in client management and project oversight, with a clear trajectory toward project management roles for motivated individuals. We value innovation, collaboration, and career development. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive and high-performing team.

• You will work collaboratively with our Team to develop and implement watershed-based solutions, with an emphasis on:
• Supporting compliance with NPDES permits (Construction, Industrial, and Municipal)
• Conducting field inspections, audits, and sampling
• Preparing technical reports, monitoring plans, and compliance documentation
• Watershed and site assessments and watershed planning studies
• Coordinating sampling and laboratory analysis and Leading or supporting field efforts for data collection
• Performing statistical and geospatial analysis of water quality data
• Recommending BMPs for erosion, sediment control, and pollution prevention
• Presenting findings and training materials to clients and stakeholders
• Supporting proposal and scope-of-work development
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns
• Additional duties as required

The salary range for this position is $93,. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business. Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.

Required Experience
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• 5 years of directly relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geology, or related field
• Proficiency in:
  Understanding federal and State water quality regulations, State stormwater permits, and compliance programs; BMP selection, siting, and performance evaluation;
  Use of field instrumentation (water quality meters, GPS, velocity meters);
  Conducting inspections and sampling
• Excellent technical writing, data management, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, Google Earth
• Public speaking and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and lead field teams

Preferred Skills
:

• QSD/QSP and/or QISP (or actively pursuing)
• Experience with GIS and environmental data visualization
• Application of statistical tools

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Background Check:
If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands
:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidate must be able to traverse large project sites and must be physically able to carry up to 35 pounds of equipment and coolers containing ice and filled sample bottles during field work.

Field activities take place in a variety of weather conditions and can occur in remote locations and include areas of uneven terrain or occur during harsh weather and long…