Mid-Level Geologist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Mid-Level Geologist based in our Kansas City, MO 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 various environmental projects throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. This position will primarily support soil and groundwater investigations and removal activities at Superfund sites located throughout EPA Region 7 (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska). However, work on other sites throughout the U.S. may also be required. Responsibilities will include :

• Management of field projects, including supervision of junior staff.
• Preparation of cost estimates and work plans.
• Writing and technical review of reports to clients and regulators.
• Oversight of monitoring well installation and well logging.
• Planning and oversight of field studies including the collection of soil, groundwater, surface water, and indoor air samples.
• Interpretation of sample data and preparation of data summary reports.
• Supporting other environmental studies including Phase I and II environmental site assessments.
• The position will require extensive outdoor work as well as overnight travel.

In this position you will be part of multiple project teams, in some cases as a project manager and in other cases as project support staff. You will continue to expand your project management abilities, with opportunities to move into a supervisor / team leader role. Tetra Tech provides mentoring and training opportunities to help staff hone their areas of expertise and diversify their interests.

Opportunities to complete your professional geologist (PG) or registered geologist (RG), along with advancement into program management, client development, and leadership roles will be provided.

Qualifications

Candidates must have 7-12 years of experience with environmental studies, analyzing hazardous materials in the environment (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), environmental consulting, or related activities. The selected candidate must also have / be :

In addition, the following is required :

Degree / Certification

Work Environment

This position requires roughly 25-35% travel. This position will also require some outdoor work within the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions, with opportunities to support projects throughout the U.S. Projects outside the Kansas City, MO area will require overnight travel. You must be able to :

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include :

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.

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 Tech is 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 :

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