Environmental Scientist

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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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Responsibilities include (not exhaustive):

• 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.

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• (1) Minimum 5 years of directly relevant experience
• (2) Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geology, or related field
• (3) Proficiency of:
• a. Understanding federal and State water quality regulations, State stormwater permits, and compliance programs
• b. BMP selection, siting, and performance evaluation
• c. Use of field instrumentation (water quality meters, GPS, velocity meters)
• d. Conducting inspections and sampling
• (4) Excellent technical writing, data management,…