Mid-Level Environmental Geologist / Scientist/Engineer
King of Prussia
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Provide technical, field, and task management support for environmental investigation and remediation projects. - Plan, lead, and perform environmental field activities including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and vapor sampling. - Support hydrogeologic investigations, field testing, inspections, and remediation system installation, operation, and monitoring. - Evaluate geologic, hydrogeologic, chemical, and engineering data to develop defensible technical conclusions. - Prepare technical deliverables including Work Plans, Sampling and Analysis Plans (SA - Ps), QAPPs, technical memoranda, investigation reports, and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, - Manage discrete project tasks, including tracking scope, schedule, and budget, under the supervision of project managers. - Supervise and coordinate the work of other staff on projects as appropriate. Provide technical direction and guidance to CADD/ GIS operators, designers, technicians, and field personnel. - Support development of remedial approaches and technical specifications. - Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project requirements. - Monitor health and safety and quality assurance requirements during field and task-level activities. - Mentor and support junior staff during field events and technical assignments. - Participate in proposal development, scopes of work, budgeting, and client support activities. - 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. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field (required). - 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, remediation, or related work (required). - Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 50% (required). Majority of travel is local. - Professional licensure (PE or PG), or progress toward licensure (preferred). - Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, and other Federal and State environmental programs (required). - Experience with environmental data evaluation, GIS, modeling, or CADD coordination (preferred). - Proficiency in delivering technical and business presentations (preferred). - Demonstrated experience directing and supervising subcontractors during field and project execution (required). - Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills (required). - 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training (required). - 8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER supervisor (preferred). - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) (required). 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. The successful candidate could participate in site visits, inspections, field audits, and oversight of large-scale field investigation activities and could potentially require the following: performing strenuous field work under a variety of site and weather conditions including traversing over rough terrain; remaining motionless, working at a low height and may be required to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. with or without assistance. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Project work will entail a mix of office and fieldwork. Office work will be in a typical office environment with controlled conditions. Field work will entail work in a wide range of outdoor conditions, including work in adverse weather conditions, such as high heat, extreme cold, and precipitation, and on unimproved job sites where dense vegetation, uneven ground, and physical obstacles may be present. Field project durations may range from one day to several weeks. Language & Communication Skills: Candidates should be fluent in the English language and possess excellent verbal/written communication skills. Candidates must be able to interact with clients, subcontractors, professionals, and the general public professionally. Other Skills: The candidate must have the ability to work well in a professional and team-oriented environment, as well as independently. The candidate should possess strong organizational skills, excellent leadership skills, and be client focused. Must possess basic computer skills; the computer skills must include proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Adobe, Word, and Excel. Experience with technical software including Surfer, Log. Plot, AQTESOLV, GIS, and/or CADD are a plus. Must be comfortable and effective in oral communications, business development, and/or client-related presentations. Ability to evaluate basic and complex issues, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 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.