Job Abstract

Our Jacksonville office is seeking an engineering professional to provide project level technical support on environmental characterization and remediation projects for federal, municipal, commercial and industrial clients. This individual will participate in and lead scoping, planning and execution of large, complex environmental investigation and remediation programs under CERCLA, RCRA and other regulatory programs for Federal, State, and private clients.

Your responsibilities will include a variety of project related tasks to design and implement complex field investigation and remediation projects under various environmental regulatory programs. These project efforts will include assessment design, interpretation of data, designing integrated active and institutional remediation programs, and preparation of large complex documents. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Collaboration and mentoring are routine within Tetra Tech. Expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into our culture as you advance in your career. The current position includes the opportunity to work closely with one or more of our PhD level engineers designing and testing new environmental remediation treatment systems. Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff management and mentoring tasks.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role:

• Support project managers in evaluation of emerging and innovative technologies via research, design and testing of emergent technologies.
• Evaluate contaminated sites and develop remediation approaches, including feasibility studies, removal action work plans, and remediation design plans.
• Implement remedial pilot tests and systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, permitting, and supervision of field teams.
• Management of subcontractors.
• Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing.
• Develop technical specifications, scopes and cost estimates to support procurement of subcontractors including environmental remediation contractors, drillers, analytical laboratories, etc., and assist evaluation of bids and pricing.
• Prepare technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures (using GIS ad CADD staff).
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
• Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, design and implementation, trouble shooting and optimization of remediation engineering projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Business development; potentially including new and existing clients, leading proposal preparation.
• At times, this position may also include fieldwork including multi-media environmental sampling, sediment sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field, and successful completion of the FE Exam is required. Three to eight years of environmental assessment and remediation experience is also required. Specific experience with innovative technology evaluation and implementation is a plus. Prior experience preparing specifications for subcontractor procurement or to support our clients with the contractor bidding process, preparation of planning methodology and documents for the testing and evaluation of remediation technologies is also preferred.

• Mandatory Requirements;
o Bachelor’s degree (BS) or master’s degree (MS/MA) in environmental engineering or related field.
o 3-8 years directly related professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation related work.
o Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completed.
o OSHA 40-Hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training and all refreshers to maintain it as current.
o Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft programs like Word, Excel).
o A valid Driver’s License in good standing.
o Capable of performing fieldwork, which at times can be extensive.
• Desired experience, knowledge, and skills
o Professional engineer licensure or a path to achieve licensure within 3 years.
o Experience working on Department of Defense projects.
o Experience working with specifications software (e.g., SpecsIntact, CSI, etc.) and previous experience developing design drawings with the support of CADD designers.
o Knowledge of specialized computer software needed for data evaluation and remediation design.
o Experience with equipment (i.e., pumps, flowmeters, sensors, etc.) selection and sizing.
o Strong oral and written communication skills.
o Ability to operate 4WD equipment and trailer attachments.