Project Scientist - Chicago, IL (Finance)

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Project Scientist based in our Chicago, IL location.

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.

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.

Your Role The selected candidate will provide support on a variety of complex and interesting environmental projects, including emergency response with on-call support and significant travel opportunity. This position will involve project management, providing technical support in the areas of emergency response, environmental investigation, brownfields, and remediation. 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 throughout the Midwest and across the United States, including the oversight of site operations and health and safety.

In this position, the selected candidate can expect to fulfill on-call responsibilities two weeks per month, but the frequency may vary based on project needs. On-call responsibilities include, but are not limited to, calibrating environmental monitoring equipment, reviewing and checking all equipment consumables and PPE inventory, ensuring the emergency response vehicle is running appropriately, and being available to deploy to an emergency response 24/7 during on-call shifts.

Responsibilities will include multi-media environmental sampling, field audits and inspections, organizing and reviewing data, preparing reports, records review, collection of air monitoring data, training and exercise support, contractor oversight, and related activities. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may include task and project management, including budget and schedule management, conducting training presentations, preparation of statements of qualifications and proposals, and other consulting activities for a variety of government and private sector clients.

In this position you will be part of a project team, gaining valuable data collection experience in the field and preparing detailed analysis of field data and project reports. Tetra Tech provides mentoring and training opportunities to help staff develop their skills and diversify their experience and interests.

This position will primarily support Federal contracts that are managed from our Chicago, Illinois office. This position comes with significant autonomy and responsibility. The selected candidate must be able to proactively communicate their workload and availability and take initiative to seek out additional work opportunities during slower periods to remain fully engaged and productive.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental consulting, hazardous materials response, or related experience. The ideal candidate must also have/be:

• Customer focused and work well in a team environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Able to be on-call as needed and travel up to 75% of the time.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications are required.

Desired skills in the ideal candidate include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, emergency response, and remediation management experience as well as the ability to respond quickly within a mandatory response time.
• Experience with vapor intrusion assessments, PFAS sampling, hazardous waste site investigation and field sampling, feasibility studies, remedial design, site remediation, air quality, ecological restoration, and water resources.
• Previous experience working on EPA projects.
• Data literacy, including comfortability working in cloud-based environments such as SharePoint Online.

In addition, the following is required:

• Passing a criminal background check.

Degree / Certifications

• B.S. in environmental science, geology, or related physical science degree required.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER, ICS or related training, or demonstrated first responder (environmental emergency response) experience preferred.

Work Environment This position requires up to 75% travel. The primary work environment is office/field, with remote hybrid work flexibility depending on project requirements. Travel to client sites and other locations to conduct meetings, site visits, etc. will be required. These sites may be outdoors, exposing the candidate to weather conditions and varying terrain. Evening and/or weekend work and/or travel will also be required. You must be able to:

• Lift heavy field sampling and other equipment.
• Meet the physical demands of hazardous waste site work.
• Drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Life at Tetra Tech The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Benefits
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Salary Range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Techis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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Additional Information

• Organization: 103 EMI