Environmental Scientist - Missoula, MT

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Scientist for their Missoula, MT office. The role involves managing environmental projects for commercial clients, preparing technical reports, overseeing field sampling, and engaging in business development. A BS degree in environmental science or related field and 3-6 years of consulting experience are required. The position is client-facing and involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
About the position

Discover your full potential at Tetra Tech, where we are collaborating with industry-leading experts to create a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to tackle the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while expanding your professional network. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance, you will benefit from working alongside world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Join us and be part of a company that is Leading with Science®. Tetra Tech is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to manage projects in our Missoula, Montana office. In this role, you will oversee environmental projects for a variety of commercial clients and key accounts. A degree in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or hydrogeology is preferred. Your typical tasks will include project management, preparing technical reports, developing and overseeing field sampling and procedures, supervising soil and groundwater investigations, conducting feasibility studies, designing remediation strategies, engaging in business development, and preparing proposals. This position is client-facing, so previous project management experience and the ability to develop client accounts and cross-sell environmental services are highly desired. As an Environmental Scientist, you will assist with writing proposals, obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors, and drafting cost estimates and project budgets. You will interface with clients, subcontractors, project groups, and internal customers. Your responsibilities will also include developing sampling plans and health and safety plans, supervising field investigations, preparing technical reports and memos, and reviewing environmental and geotechnical data. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team and provide project-level financial tracking, status reporting, invoicing, and management of accounts receivable and purchase orders.

Responsibilities
• Manage environmental projects related to various commercial clients and key accounts.
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• Prepare technical reports and memos, including response to comments tables.
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• Develop and oversee field sampling and field procedures.
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• Supervise soil and groundwater investigations and feasibility studies.
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• Design remediation strategies and assist in business development.
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• Prepare proposals and draft cost estimates and project budgets.
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• Interface with clients, subcontractors, project groups, and internal customers.
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• Develop sampling plans and health and safety plans.
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• Review and evaluate environmental and geotechnical data.
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• Perform statistical analyses and provide data-based site recommendations.
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• Provide project-level financial tracking, status reporting, invoicing, and management of accounts receivable and purchase orders.

Requirements
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, geosciences, or related discipline required.
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• 3 - 6 years of professional environmental consulting experience is required, with a history of increasing responsibility.
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• Previous field experience required, including supervision of soil and groundwater investigations, sampling activities, and subcontractor oversight.
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• Ability to travel and perform field work/oversight (approx. 25% - 50% of travel required).
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• Must be a skilled technical writer.
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• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training required.
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• Supervisors of Hazardous Waste Operations Training preferred.
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• Experience with ArcGIS Pro or AutoCAD desired.
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• Experience with SQL or Access database use desired.
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• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with project management software.
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• Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance standards.
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage.
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• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
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• Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.
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• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts.
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• Group Term Life and Optional Group Term Life Insurance.
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• Business Travel Accident Insurance.
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• Health Savings Account.
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• 401K plan.
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• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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• Time Off with Pay.
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• Employee Assistance Program.
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• Adoption Assistance.
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• Leaves of Absence.